United States, Belgium, Hungary251 participantsStarted 2017-09-25
Plain-language summary
The current study compares the efficacy and safety of the Agili-C implant to Surgical Standard of Care treatment in patients suffering from joint surface lesions of the knee. The patient population is heterogeneous, involving different kinds of joint surface lesions: focal cartilage lesions, osteochondral defects and mild to moderate osteoarthritis, including multiple defects.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 21 -75 years
. Up to 3 treatable joint surface lesion(s), ICRS Grade III or above, on the femoral condyles and/or trochlea
. Symptomatic total treatable area 1-7 cm2. Asymptomatic lesions will not be included in the calculation
. Must be physically and mentally willing and able to comply with the post-operative rehabilitation protocol and scheduled clinical and radiographic visits
. Signed and dated the IRB/Ethics Committee approved Informed Consent Form and HIPPA (if applicable)
. Non-responsive to physical therapy for at least 3-4 weeks
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.
What they're measuring
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Overall Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) Change From Baseline to 60 Months