PRP Effectiveness in Knee Osteoarthritis (NCT04807270) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
PRP Effectiveness in Knee Osteoarthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2021-05-20
Plain-language summary
The aim of our study is to determine the effects of intra-articular Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) prepared with two different techniques on pain intensity, functional status, quality of life, functional balance and femoral cartilage thickness in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with chronic symptomatic knee pain between the ages of 30 and 75 years
* Presence of Kellgren-Lawrence stage 2-3 osteoarthritis on current anterior-posterior knee radiographs
* The ability to walk independently
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous treatment with an autologous blood product or stem cell preparation
* Severe knee effusion
* Concomitant severe meniscus or ligament injury
* Recent cancer or other tumors
* History of knee surgery
* Previous diagnosis of a neuromuscular, infectious, or inflammatory disease
* Bleeding disorders and/or use of warfarin
* Body mass index above 40 kg/m²
* Cardiac or systemic diseases that could affect participation in the exercise program
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 from baseline activity pain score at 1-months, 3-months and 6-months