Application of Autologous Stem Cells From Adipose Tissue in the Regeneration of Knee Joint Cartilage (NCT07405840) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 4
Application of Autologous Stem Cells From Adipose Tissue in the Regeneration of Knee Joint Cartilage
Serbia60 participantsStarted 2025-06-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized, controlled clinical trial will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) grades II-IV, compared with standard chondroprotective (CP) treatment. The study will enroll male and female patients and follow them for 12 months, assessing pain (VAS), function (WOMAC, KOOS, SF-36), radiologic progression, and safety (adverse events). The trial aims to determine whether SVF therapy provides superior clinical outcomes and to inform evidence-based recommendations for OA management in the Serbian population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Adults (≥18 years).
* Radiologically confirmed knee OA (grades II-IV, Kellgren-Lawrence scale).
* KOOS pain score ≤ 60 points.
* Symptomatic degenerative knee disease with at least 6 months of persistent pain.
* No history of major knee trauma or prolonged immobilization (\>10 days)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Minors (\<18 years).
* Asymptomatic OA (KL grade 0-I).
* Severe axial deformity (varus \>10°, valgus \>10°).
* Current anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy.
* Intra-articular corticosteroid injection within the past 6 months.
* History of major knee trauma or surgery.
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
1
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 6 and 12 months post-treatment.