Bones, Muscles and Joints

Official Title

Project Limb Rescue: A pilot study evaluating the feasibility of transcutaneous sensors for the detection of cancer-related lymphedema

Purpose

The goal of this study is to use new, adhesive-based sensors (pads that stick on your skin) to detect lymphedema, and to develop a way for patients to check for lymphedema at home.

This study will assist in distinguishing participants with lymphedema in comparison to participants without lymphedema at rest by using a combination of photoplethysmography (PPG) and bioimpedance (BI). Photoplethysmography is an optical technique that can be used to detect blood volume changes in tissue. Bioimpedance evaluates how tissue responds to an externally applied electrical current.

Could this study be right for you?

• History of cancer related lymphedema, cancer in your arm, or the lymph nodes in the arm
• History of cancer therapy with surgery or radiation involving the axillary basin and upper arm that requires compression or pneumatic therapy
• Physically capable of performing a brief bike riding exercise for about seven minutes
• No metal implants
• Willingness to take off shoes and any metal jewelry
• Not currently pregnant
• Not currently incarcerated

 

Age Range

18 - 90 years

Official Title

BUckeye Concussion Knowledge Survey (BUCKS)

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to examine health outcomes in former Ohio State University athletes who played a varsity sport during their time at OSU. The objective is to determine whether athletes who sustained a concussion have different health outcomes than those who did not sustain a concussion. Any former OSU varsity athlete can participate in a 20-minute online survey.

Could this study be right for you?

• Anyone who has played a varsity sport as an undergraduate student at OSU, and they have now graduated (i.e., OSU athlete alumni). There are no other restrictions in terms of age, sex/gender, type of sport, etc.

Age Range

18 years and up

Official Title

Effects of Knee Brace Stiffness on Muscle Control following Total Knee Replacement

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of various knee braces on how you walk.

Participation in this study consists of 1 session lasting 2-3 hours. During testing, you will walk on a treadmill during several trials, each lasting 2-5 minutes. While walking, you will wear a knee brace, motion capture markers, and muscle activation sensors.

Could this study be right for you?

Knee Replacement participants:

· Men and women aged 45-89 years old

· Can walk for 45 minutes without stopping

· Received a TKR (total knee replacement) in the last 2 years

Healthy participants:

· Men and women aged 45-89 years old

· Can walk for 45 minutes without stopping

· No history of lower limb surgery

Exclusion criteria:

· Lower extremity surgeries (other than knee replacement);

· Spine pain

· Scoliosis

· Known pregnancy

Exclusion criteria varies, please contact Study Coordinator for more information.

Age Range

45 and up

Official Title

SIJ Stabilization in Long Fusion to the Pelvis: Randomized Controlled Trial

Purpose

To determine whether placement of iFuse-3D across the ssacroiliac joint (SIJ) in the Bedrock configuration provides
clinical and/or radiographic benefits in patients undergoing multilevel spine fusion (MLF) surgery with fixation to the pelvis

Could this study be right for you?

You may be eligible for this study if you are:
1. Age 21-75 at time of screening
2. Scheduled for multilevel (4 or more levels) spinal fusion surgery with planned fixation to the pelvis using S2AI screws
3. Patient has the necessary mental capacity to participate and is physically able to comply with study protocol requirements

Exclusion Criteria
1. The reason for your multilevel spine fusion surgery is any of the following:
a. Congenital neuromuscular disease
b. Prior pelvic fixation (already have S2AI or iliac bolts in place, current surgery indicated to revise this hardware)
c. Grade IV spondylolisthesis
2. Prior sacroiliac joint fusion/fixation on either side
3. Presence of spinal cord stimulator
4. Presence of severe hip pain that could impair functional and quality of life improvement from complex spine surgery
5. Surgeon plans to use iliac screw for pelvic fixation
6. Severe osteoporosis
7. Known allergy to titanium or titanium alloys
8. Current local or systemic infection that raises the risk of surgery
9. Currently receiving or seeking short- or long-term worker's compensation and/or currently involved in injury litigation related to the SIJ or low back pain.
10. Currently pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 2 years
11. Known or suspected drug or alcohol abuse
12. Fibromyalgia

Age Range

21 and up

Official Title

Evaluation of the efficacy of radiofrequency-based debridement vs. mechanical debridement for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions.

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate 2 different treatments, Mechanical Debridement (i.e., a mechanical shaver that removes areas of damaged tissue) and Radiofrequency Debridement (i.e., electrical energy that removes areas of damaged tissue), used to treat the chondral lesion in your knee.

Could this study be right for you?

You may be eligible for this study if you:
• Are 18 - 50 years of age
• Suspected chondral damage in the following locations where debridement is indicated:
o Medial femoral condyle
o Lateral femoral condyle
o Trochlea
o Patella
• 1 or more chondral lesion(s) as noted on MRI

Exclusion:
• Previous chondral treatment in the same compartment (prior debridement and lavage performed more than three months prior to baseline are acceptable)
• Pregnant and/or intending to become pregnant during this study period

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title

Disability after ACL Reconstruction: Development of an Alternative Model of Care

Purpose

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee can be injured and treated with an ACL reconstruction surgery. An ACL reconstruction may impact function, muscle strength, the way you move, and knee joint health. However, outcomes at 2 years after ACL reconstructions in young persons are not well-understood. Findings from this study will provide information regarding the clinical, function, muscle strength, and movement patterns after ACL injury and reconstruction to help inform physicians and physical therapists who work with these patients.

Could this study be right for you?

You may be eligible if:

1. You are between the ages of 16-35 years old
2. 2 years (+/- 8 months) status post ACL Reconstruction
3. Regularly participated in physical activity prior to their ACL injury

Age Range

16 and up

Official Title

A Longitudinal Outcomes Study of the Subchondroplasty® Procedure in the Hip

Purpose

To collect outcomes data for patients undergoing the Subchondroplasty® (SCP®) Procedure in the hip. Outcomes to be assessed include medication usage, pain, function, activity levels and patient satisfaction.

Could this study be right for you?

Eligibility Criteria
• 18 years of age or older
• Subchondral bone defect(s) in the hip (femoral head, femoral neck and/or acetabulum) has been confirmed via MRI or x-ray.
• Other requirements reviewed by the physician.

Exclusion Criteria:
• Collapse of the subchondral bone

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title

The Spine Phenome Project

Purpose

This study is designed to capture information about your spine. We will collect information from wearable sensors while you move your low back and neck. We will also collect a series of questionnaires and information from your medical record that related to your spine health. We want to compare the health history and motion capabilities of participants with healthy spines to participants with back and neck pain disorders. We believe that capturing and analyzing this information together will advance our understanding of low back and neck disorders and help develop healthcare applications, tools, or devices that improve the way we prevent, evaluate, and treat spine disorders. You will complete up to 8 visits and participate in the study for up to 5 years.

Could this study be right for you?

To participate, you must meet the following criteria: -Age 18-80 -Able to speak, read, and understand English -Able to stand for 20 minutes Please let us know if you have any of the following as you may not be eligible to participate (not a complete list): -Currently pregnant -Currently seeing or planning to see a medical provider for low back or neck pain -History of chronic low back or neck pain lasting longer than 3 months -Severe back or spine curvature (example – scoliosis) -Current condition requiring a back brace -History of spine surgery -History of brain or spine cancer -Open wounds on back or neck -Current spine infection

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title

A prospective, randomized, active treatment-controlled, evaluator-blinded (radiologist reviewer and physician evaluator) multicenter study to establish the superiority of a hyaluronan-based scaffold (Hyalofast®) with autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) in the treatment of articular knee cartilage defect lesions in comparison to control (microfracture treatment)

Purpose

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate an investigational procedure for treatment of damage to the cartilage in your knee, also called a defect or lesion, which requires repair. If eligible, you will receive one of two possible arthoscophy procedures. You may be assigned to receive the study procedure to implant Hyalofast® scaffold in your knee together with cells from your own bone marrow, called Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, or BMAC. Bone marrow is the substance found inside your bones that among other things helps to make blood cells. The other possible procedure is called Microfracture and is one of the current standard of care options to treat your condition.

Could this study be right for you?

-Ages 18 to 60.
-Patient’s body mass index (BMI) is <35 kg/m2
-Patient has a symptomatic lesion of the femoral condyle (medial and/or lateral) or femoral trochlea that is between 1--6 cm2 on screening images confirmed by the independent radiologist
-Patient is using only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetaminophen/paracetamol during the month before signing the informed consent form to treat knee pain
-Patient is willing to use other pain medication rather than NSAIDS for 6 months post-surgery (e.g. acetaminophen, or narcotic analgesics, if prescribed). Post-surgical use of aspirin for clot prevention is acceptable.
-Patient is willing to restrict pain medication after 6 months post-surgery to NSAIDs or acetaminophen/paracetamol only through the end of the trial
-No history of previous microfracture or other cartilage repair procedure on study knee
-Not currently pregnant or expecting to become pregnant in the next 12 months
-No diagnosis of advanced osteoarthritis

Age Range

18 and up

Official Title

KNEE CREATIONS SCP® OBSERVATIONAL COHORT FOLLOW-UP STUDY

Purpose

A study for those who will (have undergone) the Subchondroplasty (SCP) procedure for their knee. SCP is a procedure performed on subjects who have bone marrow lesions(BMLs). BMLs are subchondral defects in the bone, also called Insufficiency Fractures. This follow-up study will collect information on the short- and long-term safety and effectiveness of the SCP procedure.

Could this study be right for you?

- 18 years of age or older
- Considered to be a candidate for SCP procedure by your surgeon
- Have agreed to undergo the SCP procedure or has already undergone the procedure
- Willing and able to sign a written consent form
- Has the ability and the willingness to contribute follow-up outcome data

Age Range

18 and up