Cartilage graft for kneecap arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a new graft made from lab-grown cartilage to treat knee pain under the kneecap. It compares the graft to standard surgery for people with moderate-to-severe kneecap arthritis who haven't improved with other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear) specifically under the kneecap (patellofemoral joint).
- You have tried other treatments, like physical therapy or pain creams, but they didn't work well enough.
- You have not had any major knee surgery in the past year.
- Your knee must bend at least 125 degrees and straighten fully (or within 5 degrees of straight).
- You are generally healthy, with no active infections, bleeding disorders, or conditions that would make surgery risky.
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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