Study to Assess the Safety of Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions With CartiLife® (NCT03517046) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 1
Study to Assess the Safety of Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions With CartiLife®
6 participantsStarted 2012-07-17
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of implanting bead-type autologous chondrocytes (CartiLife®) obtained by culturing expanded costal chondrocytes of the patient with a chondral defect in the knee. The patients will be assessed clinically using clinical, biochemical and IKDC (International Knee Documentation Committee) outcomes preoperatively as well as 4, 8, 24 and 48 weeks postoperatively to assess the relief of symptoms and joint function.
Who can participate
Age range
19 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients at least 19 years old
* Defect size: 2 to 10 ㎠ on the unilateral knee cartilage (up to 4 ㎤ in volume)
* Defect: isolated ICRS (International Cartilage Repair Society) grade III or IV single defect chondral lesion on articular cartilage
* The joint space is maintained over 50% relative to baseline
* Patients that are able to walk without aid
* Patients that agree to abide by strict rehabilitation protocols and follow-up programs
* Patients who provide written consent to the participation of the clinical trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with inflammatory articular diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or gouty arthritis
* Patients with arthritis associated with autoimmune disease
* Patients hypersensitive to bovine protein
* Patients with Haemophilia or markedly reduced immune function
* Patients hypersensitive to antibiotics such as gentamicin
* Patients with arterial bleeding and severe venous bleeding
* Patients with other diseases including tumors except for cartilaginous defects of joints
* Patients with a history of radiation treatment and chemotherapy within the past two years
* Patients who are pregnant, nursing a baby or likely to get pregnant
* Patients who participate in concurrent clinical trials or previous clinical trials within 30 days of administration
* Other cases where the investigator deems the patient ineligible for participation
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.