Nitrate Patch Use as Treatment of Knee AVN

Summary

The pathogenesis of AVN includes a defective blood supply to the knee joint. Local nitrates induce peripheral vasodilation and may improve blood supply to the affected tissue. This study aims to test whether the use of a nicotine patch may accelerate the healing process from AVN of the knee.

Timeline

Start

2014-01

Primary completion

2019-01

Completion

2019-01

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Enrollment): “Failure to recruit patients”

Drugs

Indications