Comparing two knee repair surgeries for large cartilage defects
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques to repair large cartilage or bone defects in the knee, which can cause pain and limit movement. If you have a significant knee injury that hasn't improved with other treatments, you may be able to join and help find which method works best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 50 years old.
- You have a knee cartilage or bone injury that is at least 2.5 cm² and no bigger than 15 cm² (about the size of a coin to a credit card).
- You have already tried non-surgical treatments like physical therapy or injections, and they did not help enough.
- You are in overall good health (no severe medical conditions) and are able to follow rehabilitation after surgery.
- You are not pregnant, not planning to be, and you do not have certain infections (like HIV or hepatitis).
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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