Phase 3 Clinical Trial of CartiLife® in Korea (NCT05051332) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Phase 3 Clinical Trial of CartiLife® in Korea
South Korea104 participantsStarted 2020-03-19
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of pellet-type extracellular matrix-associated autologous chondrocytes (CartiLife®) obtained by cultivating costal chondrocytes of the subject implanted into articular cartilage defects of the knee resulting from trauma or degeneration.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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
. Patients over the age of 18.
. Defect size: 2 to 10 cm\^2 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 with comparatively healthy cartilage present near the lesion site (ICRS Grade 1 \~ 2).
. Patients with a KOOS total score below 55.
. Patients able to walk without aid.
. Patients who agree to abide by rehabilitation protocols and follow-up programs, including residential exercise routines.
. Patients who provide written consent to the application of the clinical trial.
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with inflammatory articular diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or gouty arthritis.
. Patients scoring 3 or above on the Kellgren-Lawrence Grading Scale.
. Patients with inflammatory articular diseases related to autoimmune diseases.
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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MOCART (Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue)