Stem cell treatment vs. hyaluronic acid for knee arthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether an injection of stem cells (special cells that can help repair tissue) works better than a standard hyaluronic acid injection for knee osteoarthritis pain. Both treatments are injected into the knee to reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Diagnosed knee osteoarthritis confirmed by X-ray within the last 3 months
- Knee pain during activity rated 40 or higher on a 0–100 pain scale
- BMI between 18.5 and 35.0 (healthy weight range)
- No major knee ligament tears or severe knee instability
- No recent meniscus surgery (less than 9 months ago), infections, or inflammatory joint disease
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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