Platelet-rich plasma vs. steroid for knee pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for pes anserine pain syndrome, a specific type of knee pain. One treatment uses a concentrate of your own blood platelets (PRP), and the other uses a corticosteroid. The goal is to see which works better to reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have been diagnosed with pes anserine pain syndrome.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form and participate fully.
- You cannot have an active or recent knee infection or a body-wide infection in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have thyroid disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, or other forms of knee arthritis.
- You cannot have a bleeding disorder or low platelet count, be pregnant, or have cancer.
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