CompletedPhase 2

PHASE II CLINICAL TRIAL Prospective, Open, Nonrandomized Treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head by the Administration of Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Spain3 participantsStarted 2012-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze the safety and feasibility of direct administration intrafemoral mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in vitro expanded autologous treatment of patients with femoral osteonecrosis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 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: * Age between 18 and 70 years * Clinical diagnosis and imaging (Rx and NMR) of idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral head * Stadiums \<IIIC ARCO ranking Exclusion Criteria: * Those on investigator judgment not in a good position to tolerate the procedure. * Clinical criteria and anesthetics that contraindicate surgery (eg ASA IV-V) * Serious illness uncontrolled * Pregnant women * Patients with HIV infection + * Acute infection (in the previous 15 days) or chronic (other than HIV) * Previous treatments of osteonecrosis * Active or previous neoplastic disease (last 5 years) except for patients undergoing allogeneic haematopoietic progenitors who are in complete remission after 2 years after transplantation. * Lack of informed consent or revocation thereof.

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.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01700920

SponsorRed de Terapia Celular

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.