Multicenter Trial of Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis (MILES) (NCT03818737) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Multicenter Trial of Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis (MILES)
United States475 participantsStarted 2019-03-28
Plain-language summary
The study is a multicenter trial conducted to compare the effectiveness of an injection of a corticosteroid control to mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) preparations from autologous bone marrow concentrate (BMAC), adipose derived stem cells in the form of Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF), and third-party human mesenchymal stem cells manufactured from umbilical cord tissue (UCT) for the treatment of unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis (OA). The study will be conducted in 4 sites in the United States, and a total of 480 participants will be enrolled in this study.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 70 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:
* Age greater or equal to 40 but less than or equal to 70 years old
* Males and females
* Recent knee radiograph of the targeted knee (standing anteroposterior (AP) lateral and sunrise view)
* Diagnosis of OA in the targeted knee (radiographic evidence of OA in the medial and/or lateral tibiofemoral compartment, which would include one or more osteophytes on a standard radiograph taken within 3 months)
* Continued OA pain in the targeted knee despite conservative measures (per treating provider's discretion)
* Average daily Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ≥3
* Kellgren-Lawrence system of Grade II, III, or IV
* Subjects may have concomitant patellofemoral but they must have stage II or higher generalized knee OA
* Females of childbearing potential only, must have a negative pregnancy test done at screening prior to enrollment in the study
* Women and men of child-producing potential must agree to use acceptable contraception methods for the duration of the trial such as birth control pills or condoms with spermicide
Exclusion Criteria:
* Clinically apparent tense effusion of the targeted knee
* Significant valgus/varus deformities (+/- 10 degrees)
* Viscosupplementation within 6 months in the targeted knee
* Other biologic injection (PRP or stem cell) within 1 year in the targeted knee
* Surgery in the targeted knee within the past 6 months (either open or scope)
* Systemic or intra-articular injection of corticosteroids in any joint within 3 months before scr…
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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Change in Visual Analog Pain Scale (VAS-pain) Score