Cartilage Autograft Implantation System (CAIS) for the Repair of Knee Cartilage Through Cartilage… (NCT00881023) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Cartilage Autograft Implantation System (CAIS) for the Repair of Knee Cartilage Through Cartilage Regeneration
Stopped: Study was terminated because of very low enrollment rate.
United States, Canada75 participantsStarted 2010-07
Plain-language summary
The Cartilage Autograft Implantation System (CAIS) is designed as a single surgical treatment of damaged knee cartilage using the subject's own healthy cartilage obtained from a non-weight or low weight-bearing region. CAIS is indicated for the repair of articular cartilage lesions and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee through cartilage regeneration.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 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:
* A male or female 18 to 55 years of age,
* Has 1 or 2 focal chondral lesions, that require repair, per index knee presenting with moderate to severe knee pain. Each lesion is ≤6 mm in depth and has an area of ≥1 cm2 and ≤10 cm2. Arthroscopic confirmation indicates that the lesions are either a non-OCD lesion between grades I and III (D) or an OCD lesion between grades I and IV(A)
* Prior failed chondral treatment is allowed if the procedure occurred \> 6 months for debridement and lavage or \> 1 year for marrow stimulation techniques.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have more than 2 chondral lesions on the index knee,
* Bipolar lesions on the index knee,
* Greater than 5 degrees of malalignment,
* Require bilateral surgery
* Have a diagnosis of clinical and/or radiographic disease of the index joint.
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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To determine the safety and efficacy of CAIS compared to microfracture at 24 months post-treatment, with the primary efficacy assessment based on an analysis of superiority of CAIS to microfracture for reduction in knee pain and improvement in function