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Hi! I am considering the rigicon infla 10 AX, I heard there is a clinical trial in USA with only some select doctors in USA doing it. Does anyone know who these doctors are?

I am deciding which brand to use and curious to have a consultation with one of those, but don't know who.

Thanks!

Just an opinion. I suspect that finding a successful implant dr in the USA to participate in the trials might be hard. Most of the better drs seem to have very busy practices. What would the dr gain by being in the trial? He is already busy, maybe even too busy. The two leading companies are well known & the supply seems to be good. If I was a dr? They'd have to be some compelling reason for me to be involved in a study.

What reasons can you think that would entice a dr into being in the study??

I believe this is old news. I had read on FT about Dr. Karpman being one such doc participating in rigicon trials.
I recommend searching more and you will get more information.

Discovernew wrote:Hi! I am considering the rigicon infla 10 AX, I heard there is a clinical trial in USA with only some select doctors in USA doing it. Does anyone know who these doctors are?

I am deciding which brand to use and curious to have a consultation with one of those, but don't know who.

Thanks!

I would suggest contacting the Rigicon company.

Gt1956 wrote:Just an opinion. I suspect that finding a successful implant dr in the USA to participate in the trials might be hard. Most of the better drs seem to have very busy practices. What would the dr gain by being in the trial? He is already busy, maybe even too busy. The two leading companies are well known & the supply seems to be good. If I was a dr? They'd have to be some compelling reason for me to be involved in a study.

What reasons can you think that would entice a dr into being in the study??

There are several studies that compare rigicon vs titan and ams in terms of mechanical failures and infections in the first 2 years and apparently it has better numbers... it would be good to keep that in mind.

Good luck contacting Rigicon .. I have a Rigicon mallabble implant as of last june ... having issues .. talked to the Rigicon rep who is worthless ... his only reply is talk to the dr ... takes months to get into my dr. 35.00 copay ... his staff has proven to be pretty much worthless also as far as getting answers .. if you call Rigicon and "if" they answer you will get the standard answer "contact your dr." ... I regret using the dr. I used even though he is one of the top dick drs. in the country his follow up care has been terrible .. it seems many surgeons once the slice and dice are done with you and turn you over to others ...

jl33ur wrote:

Gt1956 wrote:Just an opinion. I suspect that finding a successful implant dr in the USA to participate in the trials might be hard. Most of the better drs seem to have very busy practices. What would the dr gain by being in the trial? He is already busy, maybe even too busy. The two leading companies are well known & the supply seems to be good. If I was a dr? They'd have to be some compelling reason for me to be involved in a study.

What reasons can you think that would entice a dr into being in the study??

There are several studies that compare rigicon vs titan and ams in terms of mechanical failures and infections in the first 2 years and apparently it has better numbers... it would be good to keep that in mind.

That isn't very revelent to my post. That might benefit patients. My point was towards getting USA implant drs to participate in a study. What benefit will they see? They seem to be busy so increased patient numbers won't matter. Since they aren't available here yet. There won't be demand for them. The only remaining option is that the drs get paid.

Lost Sheep wrote:

Discovernew wrote:Hi! I am considering the rigicon infla 10 AX, I heard there is a clinical trial in USA with only some select doctors in USA doing it. Does anyone know who these doctors are?

I am deciding which brand to use and curious to have a consultation with one of those, but don't know who.

Thanks!

I would suggest contacting the Rigicon company.

Last time i contacted they took several weeks to get back to me.

Gt1956 wrote:Just an opinion. I suspect that finding a successful implant dr in the USA to participate in the trials might be hard. Most of the better drs seem to have very busy practices. What would the dr gain by being in the trial? He is already busy, maybe even too busy. The two leading companies are well known & the supply seems to be good. If I was a dr? They'd have to be some compelling reason for me to be involved in a study.

What reasons can you think that would entice a dr into being in the study??

I heard some top doctors are participating, including Dr Perito.

Discovernew wrote:

Gt1956 wrote:Just an opinion. I suspect that finding a successful implant dr in the USA to participate in the trials might be hard. Most of the better drs seem to have very busy practices. What would the dr gain by being in the trial? He is already busy, maybe even too busy. The two leading companies are well known & the supply seems to be good. If I was a dr? They'd have to be some compelling reason for me to be involved in a study.

What reasons can you think that would entice a dr into being in the study??

I heard some top doctors are participating, including Dr Perito.

Maybe so. But actually installing them or reviewing the data at a desk? I bet the desk option.

I'm normally pretty skeptical about internet rumors. Even if there is some truth to them. They frequently aren't as the rumor portrays.

Just for the record. Where did you read this?