The study of bone cells specifically in osteoarthritis and factors affecting progression

ISRCTN ISRCTN12207865
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12207865
Secondary identifying numbers ECE006
Submission date
02/06/2015
Registration date
15/06/2015
Last edited
15/06/2015
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Sclerostin is a small protein made by osteocytes (bone cells). It is thought that higher levels of sclerostin may indicate a more progressive osteoarthritis. Here, we want to investigate whether there are any differences in the sclerostin levels in blood and joints of patients undergoing knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) and record other clinical parameters such as pain, function and histological grading of the osteoarthritis. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of the osteocytes in bone disease such as osteoarthritis and to understand the mechanisms that can occur that sometimes contribute to bone loosening around a prosthesis.

Who can participate?
Adults scheduled to have a knee replacement due to osteoarthritis.

What does the study involve?
A small sample of bone that would otherwise be removed and discarded is taken from each participant at the time of their knee replacement surgery. A blood sample is taken at the same time. Both samples are then taken for analysis.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The bone will only be used for research and the results will not have any effect on health or treatment.

Where is the study run from?
Calvary Wakefield Hospital (Australia)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
May 2013 to July 2017

Who is funding the study?
The Australian Orthopaedic Association and Adelaide University (Australia)

Who is the main contact?
Dr Christine Schutz

Contact information

Dr Christine Schutz
Scientific

270 Wakefield St
Adelaide
5000
Australia

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0001-5829-4513

Study information

Study designObservational single centre study.
Primary study designObservational
Secondary study designCohort study
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeDiagnostic
Participant information sheet Not available on this website.
Scientific titleResearch into sclerostin serum and synovial levels and other factors in osteoarthritis of the knee. An observational study.
Study objectivesSclerostin is produced almost exclusively by osteocytes that regulate bone mass. It is hypothesized that higher levels of sclerostin may indicate a more progressive osteoarthritis.. This study aims to observe if there are any differences in serum sclerostin and synovial sclerostin in patients undergoing knee arthroplasty and record other clinical parameters such as pain and function and histological grading of osteoarthritis (OA).
Ethics approval(s)Calvary Ethics committee. , 29/05/2013, ref: 13 CHTECR006
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedOsteoarthritis of the knee and its progression.
InterventionAll patients will have diagnosis of Grade 4 OA and consent to bone and blood samples being taken at time of primary knee arthroplasty. The observations are done pre surgery and serum and synovial fluid analysis is at time of surgery.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measure1. Whether another joint required replacement due to OA 12 months after surgery. Number of days recorded between surgeries if < 12months
2. Are serum sclerostin or synovial sclerostin levels higher in those with progressive OA defined by additional surgery < 12 months from initial surgery. High sclerostin levels in serum and synovial fluid indicate a progressive form of OA
Secondary outcome measuresTo identify if any other factors such as Vit D levels and obesity contribute to variable sclerostin levels.

Vitamin D levels evaluated pre surgery and 12month postoperatively.
Overall study start date29/05/2013
Completion date30/07/2015

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants40
Key inclusion criteria1. Diagnosis of OA KL Grade 4
2. Primary knee arthroplasty scheduled.
Key exclusion criteria1. Rheumatoid arthritis
2. Previous joint surgery for OA
Date of first enrolment24/07/2013
Date of final enrolment23/07/2015

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Australia

Study participating centre

Calvary Wakefield Hospital
Adelaide
5000
Australia

Sponsor information

Calvary Wakefield Hospital
Hospital/treatment centre

300 Wakefield Street
Adelaide
5000
Australia

Website www.calvarycare.org.au
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Funders

Funder type

Hospital/treatment centre

Adelaide University (Australia)

No information available

Australian Orthopaedic Association
Private sector organisation / Associations and societies (private and public)
Alternative name(s)
AOA
Location
Australia

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date01/02/2016
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planTo be confirmed at a later date
IPD sharing plan