Comparing platelet-rich plasma and cytokine-rich serum injections for knee osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of injections (PRP and ACS) to see which one works better for knee osteoarthritis. It may help people with knee pain who have not had these injections recently.
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Who can take part
- You were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis at least 6 months ago.
- Your knee osteoarthritis is considered grade 1 or 2 on a standard X-ray scale.
- You have not had a PRP injection in the last year.
- Your knee pain is at least a 5 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You are not planning to have knee surgery and have not had knee surgery or arthroscopy recently.
- You do not have certain other medical conditions, like active infections, bleeding disorders, cancer, or serious heart or nerve problems.
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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