Platelet-rich Plasma vs. Hyaluronic Acid for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis (NCT02984228) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Platelet-rich Plasma vs. Hyaluronic Acid for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
United States70 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
This study seeks to expand the current literature in demonstrating potentially efficacious, conservative treatments in the management of glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) and will compare ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid vs. platelet-rich plasma. We aim to obtain information measuring potential benefits of these interventions and to observe for any adverse events.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking/literate
* Age 18-100 years
* Visual analog score pain \>= 5
* Greater than or equal to 3 months of pain after onset of symptoms that has failed conservative treatments
* Confirmation of glenohumeral OA via routine imaging (MRI and x-ray; must be recent and within the past year)
* Transient relief of symptoms after diagnostic intra-articular injection into the glenohumeral joint
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English speaking/illiterate
* Painful active, concurrent cervical spine conditions
* Current non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use
* History of taking coumadin or similar anticoagulant, have a known coagulopathy, bleeding dyscrasia, or platelet count \< 150,000/cubic mm
* Allergic reaction to poultry or previous viscosupplementation
* Involved in workers' compensation or active litigation involving affected shoulder
* Inability to refrain from NSAID use for 5 days prior to and 6 weeks after injection
* History of corticosteroid injection to affected shoulder within the last 3 months
* History of viscosupplementation or platelet-rich plasma to affected shoulder within the last 6 months
* Presence of acute fracture
* History of shoulder tumor
* Known uncontrolled systemic illness (uncontrolled diabetes, human immunodeficiency virus, vasculitis, autoimmune/inflammatory disease)
* Psychiatric and somatoform disorders
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?
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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.