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The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting data and improving quality for patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement surgeries across the United States. Supported by major orthopedic societies and stakeholders such as surgeons, hospitals, insurers, and device manufacturers, the registry aims to enhance care through collaborative efforts. This registry collects detailed information on patients receiving total joint arthroplasty to track outcomes and support improvements in surgical quality and patient care. Although no specific treatments or interventions are assigned, the data gathered include health-related quality of life over a 12-month period following surgery. Participants contribute information during and after their joint replacement procedures, allowing researchers to monitor long-term outcomes and quality of life. The registry enables ongoing assessment of treatment results and supports efforts to optimize joint replacement care nationwide.

This multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of duvakitug in participants with moderately to severely active Crohn's Disease. The study includes three sub-studies focusing on induction treatment, with specific co-primary endpoints assessing clinical remission and endoscopic response at 12 weeks. Participants will receive either duvakitug or a placebo via subcutaneous injection during the treatment periods. The study duration can last up to 35 weeks and consists of a screening period of up to 5 weeks, followed by a 12-week induction phase in either Sub-Study 1 (open-label feeder induction) or Sub-Study 2 (pivotal induction). Non-responders may enter a 12-week extended induction phase in Sub-Study 3. After treatment, participants not enrolling in the maintenance study will have a 6-week follow-up period. Throughout the study, participants will have scheduled visits for assessments, including monitoring of clinical remission and endoscopic response using standardized scoring systems at 12 weeks. The total number of visits varies depending on sub-study participation, with up to 15 visits for those in Sub-Study 3. Safety and treatment effects will be closely monitored during these visits and follow-up periods.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of duvakitug in people with moderately to severely active Ulcerative Colitis (UC). This multinational, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study aims to see if duvakitug can help achieve clinical remission in this condition. The study targets participants aged 16 to 80 years with a confirmed diagnosis of active UC for at least 3 months who have not responded well or are intolerant to other treatments. Participants will receive either duvakitug or a placebo as a solution injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). The study includes up to 35 weeks with multiple periods: a screening period, a 12-week induction phase (either open-label or randomized), a 12-week extended induction for those who do not respond initially, and a 45-day follow-up for those not continuing into the maintenance study. During these phases, participants may have up to 8 to 15 on-site visits depending on their sub-study group. Throughout the study, participants will be monitored closely with scheduled visits for assessments including clinical evaluations related to UC activity and response to treatment. The main outcome measured is the proportion of participants who achieve clinical remission by week 12. Safety and tolerability will also be tracked during and after the treatment period, with follow-up visits to ensure participant well-being.

Researchers are evaluating whether the Arthrex LoopLocTM device offers better capsular closure during primary hip arthroscopy compared to other treatments. The hip capsule is the tissue that surrounds and supports the hip joint, which must be cut during surgery. Traditional repair methods use knotted sutures that may irritate surrounding tissues, potentially causing scar tissue and pain. The LoopLocTM device is knotless and may reduce irritation and scarring, possibly improving patient outcomes. The study is a prospective, multi-center Phase 4 trial comparing two groups of patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy for femoro acetabular impingement. One group will have their hip capsule closed using the LoopLocTM device, while the control group will have closure without this device. Patients will be followed for two years after surgery to collect clinical and patient-reported outcomes. Participants will be closely monitored through follow-up visits over two years. Researchers will collect data on hip function using tools like the Modified Harris Hip Score to assess outcomes. Patients will be informed about the study and provide consent before participation. The study will analyze whether the LoopLocTM device leads to better outcomes than other closure methods in hip arthroscopy.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of LY4268989 when given together with mirikizumab compared to mirikizumab alone in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This Phase 2 study focuses on adults aged 18 to 80 years who have had UC diagnosed for at least 3 months and have active symptoms confirmed by specific clinical scores and endoscopic evidence. The study aims to assess clinical remission using the Modified Mayo Score at 12 weeks. Participants will receive either LY4268989 by mouth combined with mirikizumab administered first intravenously and then by subcutaneous injection, or mirikizumab alone with a placebo pill. The entire study treatment period will last about 104 weeks, with up to 21 visits planned for monitoring. Treatment schedules and dosing are designed to compare the combination therapy to mirikizumab alone. During the study, participants will undergo regular assessments including clinical evaluations, endoscopy, and monitoring of symptoms and safety. Researchers will track the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission by week 12 using the Modified Mayo Score. Participants will be followed closely throughout the study duration, which totals approximately 118 weeks from start to finish, including treatment and follow-up visits.

Researchers are evaluating the safety and effectiveness of LY4268989 compared to a placebo in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This Phase 2 study focuses on participants who have had UC for at least 3 months and have specific disease activity scores. The study aims to understand how well LY4268989 works in treating this condition over a long period. Participants will receive either LY4268989 or a placebo, both administered orally. The study includes a treatment period lasting up to approximately 108 weeks, not including the screening phase. Participants are monitored to assess their response to the medication, including whether they achieve clinical remission based on the Modified Mayo Score (mMS). During the study, researchers will conduct various assessments to monitor disease activity and participant safety. They will track the percentage of participants achieving clinical remission at Week 10 and among those who responded at Week 10, the remission status at Week 52. The study involves regular evaluations, including endoscopic confirmation of disease activity and safety monitoring over the entire duration.

Researchers are evaluating surgical and minimally invasive treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) by comparing Medicare patients who received the MILD procedure against those who had interspinous process decompression (IPD). The study focuses on outcomes such as the rate of harms related to the initial procedure and the frequency of additional surgical or minimally invasive interventions within 24 months after treatment. Enrollment includes patients treated from January 1, 2017, onward, with continuation until the sponsor decides to stop. The MILD procedure involves percutaneous image-guided lumbar decompression, performed under fluoroscopy through a dorsal approach to partially remove tissue and bone at the affected spinal level. The control group receives the IPD procedure for LSS. Both groups are monitored for a 24-month period post-index procedure using Medicare claims data to track reoperations and any harms. Participants contribute data through Medicare claims without needing prior enrollment or consent, as the study is exempt from IRB oversight. Researchers collect and analyze information on procedure-related harms and subsequent interventions over two years. This approach allows evaluation of long-term safety and effectiveness outcomes for patients treated with either MILD or IPD.