Frozen platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether frozen platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into the knee can safely reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It's for those with mild to moderate knee arthritis who haven't had certain recent knee treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 85 years old.
- You have knee osteoarthritis confirmed by a doctor and X-ray, with mild to moderate severity (grades 1-3).
- Your knee pain is not severe (score 75 or lower on a standard pain scale).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 35.
- You have not had knee surgery or certain injections (like cortisone, PRP, or hyaluronic acid) in the past 6 to 12 months.
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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