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PRP vs Corticosteroids vs Lidocaine for Joint Pain
Study Summary
This trial will compare three different injections to treat ACJ Dysfunction. One group will get a corticosteroid, one group will get Platelet Rich Plasma, and one group will get Lidocaine. Doctors will follow patients for one year to see how well the treatments work.
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- I am eligible for TRICARE and have pain in my AC joint.I have frozen shoulder in the same shoulder that is affected.You have had a bad reaction to corticosteroid medication in the past.My shoulder pain is not due to arthritis, gout, cancer, infection, fracture, dislocation, or other common shoulder issues.I have not had injections or surgery on my shoulder's AC joint in the last year.If certain movements or exercises cause the same pain you're seeking treatment for.My AC joint separation is severe, graded between III-VI.I am between 18 and 65 years old.Pressing on my shoulder joint reproduces my specific pain.
- Group 1: Lidocaine
- Group 2: Corticosteroid
- Group 3: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an upper age limit to taking part in this experiment?
"This clinical trial is restricted to those aged between 18 and 65. However, there are 23 trials available for minors and 163 studies targeting patients above the age of retirement."
What medical circumstances do doctors usually prescribe Corticosteroid for?
"Corticosteroids are a common treatment for small burns, as well as to address ulcerative colitis, transplantation and hand-related issues."
Are any new participants permitted to sign up for this experiment?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website indicates that this investigation, initially posted on July 1st 2022 and recently adjusted on September 28th 2022, is currently recruiting patients. 150 individuals must be enrolled from 2 separate sites for the trial to commence."
Are there any other explorations of Corticosteroid that have taken place?
"Corticosteroid was first researched at Hamid Ahmadieh, MD in 2005 and has since been the subject of 976 studies. At this time 162 clinical trials are underway, a majority taking place in San Antonio, Texas."
What is the size of the current cohort participating in this research?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov shows that this research project, which debuted on July 1st 2022 is currently enrolling participants. Approximately 150 subjects are needed from 2 separate medical facilities."
What potential health risks do Corticosteroids pose to individuals?
"Corticosteroid has been approved, so it earned a score of 3 on our safety scale."
Am I eligible to join the research project?
"The trial is open to a total of 150 individuals aged 18-65 years old suffering from acromioclavicular; sprain (strain). To be eligible, patients should meet the following requirement: Age 18-65 years."
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