Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Steroids for Thigh Muscle Injuries
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two injection treatments for thigh muscle injuries in young athletes: platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which uses your own blood cells to promote healing, versus corticosteroids, which reduce inflammation. The goal is to see which works better to get you back to sports.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 30 years old
- You actively participate in a sport
- You have a confirmed thigh muscle injury (strain or tear)
- Your injury happened within the last 4 weeks
- Your injury does not require surgery
- You have not received an injection for this thigh injury in the past 30 days
- You do not have a platelet disorder or blood clotting abnormality
Quick eligibility check
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