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Osteoarthritis, KneePhase 4NCT01475604

Impact of Noninvasive Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) on Opioid Use, Pain, and Joint Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

A Phase 4 study testing Ivivi Torino II in people with Osteoarthritis, Knee, run by Amp Orthopedics, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of pulsed radio frequency (PRF), a type of electromagnetic field treatment with the Ivivi Torino II for reducing post-operative narcotic use in patients recovering from Total Knee Arthroplasty. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Osteoarthritis, Knee
What is being tested?
Ivivi Torino II
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
23 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2011to Jul 2012
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 40 to 80 years
  • Primary diagnosis of knee OA
  • Appropriate candidate for TKA
  • Ability of the participant to comprehend the full nature and purpose of the study including possible risks and side effects
  • Consent to the study and willing to comply with study product and methods including follow-up

Who cannot join

  • Body mass index > 40 kg/m2
  • Scheduled for bilateral TKA
  • Advanced hip, spine, or ankle osteoarthritis that significantly limits ambulation
  • Subjects who have any implanted metallic leads, wires, or systems (e.g. pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator)
  • Use of narcotic pain medication for any condition in the last 1 month prior to surgery
  • Self-reported diagnosis of post-traumatic or inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid or psoriatic)
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  • Pregnant or lactating female
  • Participation in any clinical trial in the past 30 days
  • Vulnerable populations including prisoners and nursing home residents
  • Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise patient safety or confound the assessment of treatment effectiveness

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute

    Alexandria, Virginia, 22306

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About this study

Official title: Impact of Noninvasive Targeted Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (tPEMF) on Opioid Use, Pain, and Joint Function Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Sham-controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of pulsed radio frequency (PRF), a type of electromagnetic field treatment with the Ivivi Torino II for reducing post-operative narcotic use in patients recovering from Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Read the detailed description

Surgeons are continually looking for means to minimize postoperative pain following TKA in order to reduce or eliminate the need for opioid pain medications. Reductions in pain and edema along with improvements in range of motion encourage quicker recovery of joint function and normal activities. Pulsed radio frequency (PRF), a type of electromagnetic field treatment is proven to effectively modulate postoperative pain and edema in plastic surgery. Therefore, PRF has potential as an adjunct therapy for patients recovering from TKA.

The purpose of the current double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness and safety of the Ivivi Torino II, a device that delivers pulsed radio frequency (PRF), a type of electromagnetic field treatment, in patients recovering from TKA for treatment of severe knee OA.

Being tested
Ivivi Torino II
Keywords
Pulsed Radio Frequency, Electromagnetic Field therapy
Medical subject headings
Osteoarthritis, Knee

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ivivi Torino IIDevice

    Also called Electromagnetic Field Therapy

    Targeted pulsed electromagnetic field treatment for 4 weeks post-surgery

  • Ivivi Torino IIDevice

    Also called Electromagnetic Field Therapy

    Sham treatment for 4 weeks post-surgery

Study groups in NCT01475604
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Targeted pulsed electromagnetic fieldActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Device: Ivivi Torino II
ShamSham comparatorNot described
Receives: Device: Ivivi Torino II

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The average daily morphine equivalent dose consumption at 2 weeks post-surgery.

    Measured: 2-week follow-up period from surgery

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Post-surgical opioid use during hospitalization and following discharge at 1 and 4 weeks post-surgery.

    Measured: 1 and 4 weeks post-surgery

  2. Knee pain severity assessed on a 10 cm visual analogue scale (VAS)

    Knee pain will be assessed for "current", pain at the time of data collection and "maximum", maximum pain experience at any point during the day of evaluation

    Measured: At intervals over the 4-week follow-up period

  3. The measurement of knee joint circumference

    With patient in supine position, the circumference of the extended knee will be measured 1 cm proximal to the base of the patella using the same type of tape measure in all patients

    Measured: Measurement performed preoperatively, on the first or second postoperative day, at the discharge dressing change, and at the 4 week follow-up visit

  4. Range of motion of the knee joint, assessed using the knee flexion technique

    Range of motion will be assessed using the knee flexion technique, which allows the use of a goniometer with the trans-epicondylar axis of the knee joint as the fulcrum.

    Measured: Assessed preoperatively, on the first or second postoperative day, at the discharge dressing change (unless discharged within 2 days), and at the 4 week follow-up visit

  5. OA-related medication use including analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and other non-opioids

    Subjects will be required to track daily OA-related medication use including analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and other non-opioids using a daily diary.

    Measured: 4 weeks post-surgery

  6. Adverse Events collected and analyzed for confirmation of device safety

    Subjects will be instructed by the research staff and in the instructions in the daily diary to contact the research staff and/or investigator with any adverse events (AEs). Adverse events will be recorded daily.

    Measured: Randomization to 4 weeks post-surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Nov 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2011
  3. Primary completionJul 2012
  4. Study completionJul 2012

Why it stopped: Sponsor decision

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
23 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01475604
Sponsor's protocol ID
IOH-TKA-001
Status last verified
Jul 2012
First submitted
17 Nov 2011
Last updated
10 Jul 2012
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Ivivi Torino II in people with Osteoarthritis, Knee, run by Amp Orthopedics, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Jul 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: Sponsor decision). Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The average daily morphine equivalent dose consumption at 2 weeks post-surgery. (time frame: 2-week follow-up period from surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Jul 2012.

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