Study for the Treatment of the Bone Marrow Edema:Core Decompression VS Bone Marrow Concentrate (B… (NCT03112122) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
Study for the Treatment of the Bone Marrow Edema:Core Decompression VS Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC) VS Bone Substitute
Stopped: difficulty in recruiting
Italy1 participantsStarted 2016-03-11
Plain-language summary
Randomized, controlled, three-arm, double-blind study : control group, treated with core decompression technique VS subchondral plasty by injecting i-FactorTM VS injections of autologous BMC.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female patients between 18 and 75 years;
. Symptomatic subchondral bone marrow lesions of femoral condyles (grade ≥ 1 according to the WORMS MRI score);
. Failure after at least two months of a conservative treatment;
. Single BME areas involving a single compartment of the knee;
. Availability of the patients to participate actively in the rehabilitation protocol and follow-up clinic and radiology;
. Signature of informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
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.