At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 186 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Arthroscopy plus Medical Management +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Arthroscopic Surgery Versus Non-surgical Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Arthroscopy plus Medical Management and Medical Management for Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 186 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopy (lavage and debridement) in conjunction with the best available non-surgical treatment versus the best available non-surgical treatment alone (medication, health education and physical therapy) in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsOsteoarthritis
CountriesCanada
CollaboratorsCanadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartJan 1999
First PostedSep 2005
Primary CompletionAug 2007
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 12, 2005
Enrollment StartJan 1, 1999
Primary CompletionAug 1, 2007
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 8.6 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago
Interventions
Arthroscopy plus Medical Managementprocedure
Arthroscopic Surgery
Medical Managementother
education, optimized medication, weight loss where needed, HA or cortisone injections if needed, physiotherapy