Study of knee tissue and blood in knee replacement patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at tissue and blood samples from people having knee replacement surgery to understand how knee arthritis works and how materials used in surgery interact with the body. It may help doctors develop better treatments for knee arthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for a total knee replacement due to wear-and-tear arthritis (osteoarthritis) affecting all three parts of your knee.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 35.
- You have not had previous knee replacement or cartilage repair surgery on the same knee.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis or take long-term steroids or medications that suppress your immune system.
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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