Autologous bone and fat injections versus saline for knee OA
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares different knee injections made from your own bone marrow and/or fat, plus platelet-rich plasma (a blood-derived healing factor), against saline (placebo) to treat painful knee osteoarthritis. It aims to see whether these “autologous” injections reduce knee pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You’re 30 years or older when you’re screened
- You can attend all study visits and follow study instructions
- Your knee pain is chronic (long-lasting) and your pain score is at least 4 out of 10
- Your X-ray shows mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 3)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or less
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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