PRP Versus HA IN OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT (NCT04937998) | Clinical Trial Compass
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PRP Versus HA IN OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT
Italy166 participantsStarted 2022-10-26
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to compare the 12-month clinical outcomes of patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis undergoing infiltrative treatment with fresh PRP and HA
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Age between 30 and 65;
. Signs and symptoms of isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis present in one or both knees;
. Radiographic signs of isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis (according to Iwano et al stage 1-3 classification) or chondropathy (assessed on MRI) with K-L grade of the other compartments ≤ 2. \[PMID: 2302884 - PMID: 27979409\] ;
. No clinically significant electrocardiographic alterations (Recently performed ECG).
. Ability and consent of patients to actively participate in clinical follow-up;
. Signature of informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients unable to express consent;
. Patients who have undergone intra-articular infiltration of another substance within the previous 6 months;
. Patients undergoing knee surgery within the previous 12 months;
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.