Bone Marrow vs Steroid Injection for Knee Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two different knee injections—one using your own concentrated bone marrow cells (BMAC) and the other using a steroid (cortisone)—to see which works better for long-term knee pain from osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have long-standing knee pain from osteoarthritis (moderate grade) that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy, medication, or weight loss.
- Your average knee pain over the last week is at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- You do not have serious diseases like diabetes, cancer, or an active infection.
- You have not had a knee injection in the last 3 months.
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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