Clinical trials
Cartilage Damage clinical trials
Below are recruiting cartilage damage clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 9 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06981741RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell treatment for knee cartilage damage
This trial tests whether a new stem cell treatment, given during a surgical procedure, can help repair damaged cartilage in the knee. It is for people with moderate to severe knee pain and a specific size of cartilage injury.
AltenburgAges 18–60 - NCT06915363Recruiting
BioPoly implant for knee cartilage repair
This trial tests a BioPoly implant to repair a small damaged cartilage spot in your knee. If you have a specific type of cartilage injury that didn't get better with other treatments, this implant may help relieve pain and improve function.
Fort Wayne, IndianaAges 30–65 - NCT07318896Recruiting
Agar and collagen supplement study for knee pain
This trial tests whether a supplement made from agar and collagen can help reduce knee pain in people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. If you are between 40 and 70 and have knee pain, this may be an option for you.
Reus, TarragonaAges 40–70 - NCT05660161Recruiting
Knee cartilage repair using a new nanofracture technique
This trial studies a newer surgical technique (called “nanofractures”) to repair cartilage defects in the knee. It may help restore cartilage where the joint surface is damaged, as part of planned knee surgery.
LuganoAges 16–50 - NCT07267793Recruiting
Long-term study of CartiPRO for knee pain
This trial tests a treatment called CartiPRO for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or cartilage damage. It looks at how well the treatment works over a long period and is for people who have a certain type of knee pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
Seongnam-si, Bundang-guAges 19 years+ - NCT05402072RecruitingPhase 1
Compare a collagen implant vs microfracture for hip cartilage damage
This Phase 1 study tests whether an “AMIC” collagen-based treatment works better or safely than the standard microfracture procedure for a specific kind of hip cartilage injury. If you have ongoing hip pain from a cartilage defect (not arthritis), you may be able to join and receive one of these surgical treatments along with a study rehab plan.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–55 - NCT04716140Recruiting
Study of outcomes after bunion surgery for cartilage damage
This study looks at how well bunion (hallux valgus) surgery works, especially when there is cartilage damage in the joint. The goal is to see what factors predict better or worse outcomes after treatment.
GhentAges 30–60 - NCT07491367RecruitingPhase 4
Platelet-rich plasma for knee osteoarthritis
This study tests two different ways of preparing platelet-rich plasma (a treatment made from your own blood) to see which one works better for knee osteoarthritis. You'll also do physical therapy as part of the study.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06368700Recruiting
Testing a new knee cartilage implant (HYALEX)
This study is testing a new implant called HYALEX to repair cartilage damage in the knee. It may help people with painful knee cartilage defects that haven't gotten better with other treatments like physical therapy or injections.
La Mesa, CaliforniaAges 22–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cartilage damage?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 9 recruiting cartilage damage studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cartilage damage trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cartilage damage trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.