Platelet-poor plasma injections for athletes with muscle injuries
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at using platelet-poor plasma (PPP) injections to help athletes heal faster from muscle injuries. PPP is a part of your blood that may help reduce swelling and promote healing. The study will see if this treatment, together with physical therapy, helps you get back to your sport sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have a muscle strain (pull or tear) in your leg, such as a hamstring, quadriceps, or calf muscle, that happened within the last 10 days.
- The injury happened while you were playing sports or doing athletic activities.
- You are willing to do prescribed physical therapy and follow the standard care plan, which may include draining fluid (aspiration) or a platelet-poor plasma injection.
- You have not had a previous injection in that same injury spot.
- You have not injured the same muscle group in the past 6 months, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding (for women).
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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