Platelet-rich plasma vs steroid shots for knee pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two knee injections—a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shot made from your own blood and a corticosteroid shot—to see which works better for pes anserine pain, which is pain on the inner side of the knee below the joint. You'd receive either treatment and be followed for a few months to see how your pain and function improve.
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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 (inner knee pain).
- You must be willing to come back for follow-up visits for the entire study.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form.
- You cannot have had a knee infection or any serious infection in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have thyroid problems, rheumatoid arthritis, or any other type of knee arthritis.
- You cannot have a bleeding disorder or low blood platelets.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot have any type of cancer.
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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