Testing a new knee cartilage implant for pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a new implant (Hyalex) designed to repair damaged knee cartilage in people ages 21 to 65. If you have a painful cartilage defect that hasn't improved with standard treatments, this study may offer a new option to restore your knee surface.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Between 21 and 65 years old.
- Have a BMI of 35 or less (a measure of body fat based on height and weight).
- Have a damaged area on the smooth surface of your knee joint (cartilage) that is about 1 to 10 square centimeters (roughly the size of a nickel to a large egg).
- Have had knee pain that hasn't gotten better with at least 3 weeks of treatments like anti-inflammatory pills or physical therapy.
- Your knee must be stable, with no major alignment issues or other serious knee problems.
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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