Osteoarthritis of the Knee study: Corticosteroid injections
Official title Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) vs Corticosteroid Injection
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05985785
What this study is testing
What is Corticosteroid injections?
An investigational injection being studied as a potential treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee. Corticosteroids are designed to reduce inflammation in the joint.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see how bone marrow aspirate concentrate affects patients' reported knee symptoms compared to a corticosteroid shot.
- Who it's for
- Adults with primary knee osteoarthritis are being recruited.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either a bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection or a corticosteroid injection, and they will be unaware of which one they get. Their symptom scores will be collected over time.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Patients between the ages of 18-70
- Long standing knee pain from osteoarthritis (KL grade 2-3) despite conventional treatments such as activity modification, weight loss, physical...
- 7-day average pain score of at least 4 on VAS scale
You likely can't join if
- Systemic diseases (Diabetes, malignancies, infections, etc.)
- Post-traumatic arthritis
- Patient had intra-articular injection on affected knee in last three months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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