Fat grafting for treating chronic tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial injects your own fat into the painful tendon area to help it heal. It is for people with long-lasting tendon pain that has not improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had tendon pain for more than 3 months, confirmed by an ultrasound.
- You have tried conservative treatments (like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, or injections) for at least 6 weeks without success.
- You have not had surgery or injections at the tendon site in the last 6 months.
- You do not have a full-thickness tendon tear, moderate-to-severe arthritis nearby, or an active infection or bleeding disorder.
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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