CompletedNot Applicable

Micro-fragmented Adipose Tissue Injection Associated With Arthroscopic Procedures in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

38 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

The study aims to evaluate the effects of a single intra-articular injection of micro-fragmented adipose tissue obtained with the Lipogems® system in patients affected by knee chondropathy. End-points were determined by evaluating the patients in terms of improvement in symptoms, functional recovery and radiographic appearance compared to baseline.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * knee chondropathy grade \> II (ICRS classification), * constant pain and failure of conservative treatments (physiokinesitherapy, corticosteroids, HA and/or PRP) for at least 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: * immune-mediated (non-infectious) synovitis * OA Kellgren-Lawrence grade \>3 * axial defects \>10° * metabolic disorders * BMI \> 40

What they're measuring

Clinical improvement documented with KOOS (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score).

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03527693

SponsorSpotorno Foundation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-12-31

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