Platelet-rich plasma injection for knee arthritis in young athletes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP), made from a blood sample, as an injection to treat knee osteoarthritis in active young adults. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and helps you stay active.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have pain in one knee (not both) from osteoarthritis, with pain at least 4 out of 10.
- You have x-ray or MRI signs of knee cartilage damage (grade 1 to 3).
- You have not had any knee injections in the last 6 months.
- You have not had knee surgery in the past year.
- You do not have cancer, rheumatic disease, uncontrolled diabetes, or a bleeding disorder.
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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