Preventing arthritis after meniscus tear surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach to prevent arthritis after surgery to remove part of a torn meniscus. It looks at whether a treatment can stop the knee from wearing down after the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a meniscus tear that is not from a sudden injury, shown on an MRI, and your doctor has recommended surgery to remove part of it
- You have tried at least one non-surgical treatment (like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, or water therapy) in the last 3 months without success
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less
- You haven't had any knee surgery (major or minor) on the affected knee in the last 6 months
- You do not have a serious medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis, active infection, or cancer treated in the last 5 years
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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