Mesenchymal Stem Cell for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head (NCT00813267) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownEarly Phase 1
Mesenchymal Stem Cell for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
China15 participantsStarted 2009-12
Plain-language summary
Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) have been shown to have immunosuppressive and repairing properties. Bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) have revascularization properties and complimentary effects to MSCs. The investigators will infuse expanded autologous MSCs and BMMNCs into patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The study purpose is to examine whether this treatment will result in improvement in osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Ages: 12 to 60 years old.
* Association Research Circulation Osseous(ARCO) Classification criteria for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: ARCO phase I and phase II.
* Able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women.
* Previous history of malignancy
* Active infection including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, or TB as determined by a positive skin test or clinical presentation, or under treatment for suspected TB.
* Evidence of cardiovascular disease, existing congestive cardiac failure on physical exam and/or acute coronary syndrome in the past 6 months.
* Psychiatric illness or mental deficiency making compliance with treatment or informed consent impossible.
* Any illness that in the opinion of the investigator would jeopardize the ability of the Patient to tolerate this treatment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The femoral head blood-supply artery angiographies and the areas of femoral head necrosis