Hyaluronic acid vs PRP for chronic tendon pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments—hyaluronic acid (a natural lubricant) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP, made from your own blood)—for chronic tendon pain. You may be a good fit if you have had pain in your Achilles tendon or golfer's elbow for more than 3 months and are looking for a non-surgical option.
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Who can take part
- You have pain in your Achilles tendon or the inner part of your elbow (golfer's elbow) that started more than 3 months ago.
- Your pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale (0 to 100, where 40 or more).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have not had surgery on that tendon before.
- You have not had an injection of cortisone, PRP, or hyaluronic acid into the area in the last 3 months.
- You do not have an active infection or a joint-related autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding. Your BMI (weight in relation to height) is less than 40.
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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