Chitosan gel injections for front knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gel made from chitosan (a natural substance from shellfish) injected into the knee reduces pain and improves function in people with front knee pain (patellofemoral pain). This could be a new treatment option for ongoing knee pain without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- You have had front knee pain for at least 4 weeks
- The pain gets worse with activities like climbing stairs, squatting, or sitting for a long time
- Your doctor can reproduce the pain by pressing on your kneecap
- You have not had any knee surgery, recent injury, or inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis)
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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