Engineered cartilage for kneecap arthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to treat arthritis in the kneecap area using specially grown cartilage. If you have kneecap pain and haven't been helped by other treatments, this might be an option to discuss with your doctor.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have arthritis in your kneecap (patellofemoral osteoarthritis) that causes pain, and your knee doesn't move fully.
- Your knee pain score is below 60 on a standard pain questionnaire.
- You haven't had knee surgery in the last year, and you've tried other non-surgical treatments (like physical therapy) without enough relief.
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery and don't have severe knee deformity or major knee ligament damage.
- You are willing to have an MRI and follow all study appointments and rehab.
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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