Study Summary
This trial is testing whether bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) is more effective than Triamcinolone in reducing pain and improving function in patients with hip osteoarthritis.
- Hip Osteoarthritis
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Assessing change from Baseline to 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Triamcinolone
1 of 2
Bone marrow aspirate concentrate
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
100 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Emcyte PureBMC · No Placebo Group · Phase 3
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 65 · All Participants · 17 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Ohio | 100.0% |
How old are they?
18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
Cleveland Clinic Florida | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria | 100.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emcyte PureBMC's primary purpose?
"Emcyte PureBMC is a versatile treatment that can be used to manage ulcerative colitis, as well as other disorders such as hand, brain, and dermatologic disorders." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Could you explain the age range for people who can participate in this experiment?
"This particular trial is seeking patients that fall between 18 and 65 years of age. Out of the 728 similar trials, 41 are for patients younger than 18 and 687 are for patients older than 65." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Out of how many people who applied, how many have been selected to participate in this experiment?
"Unfortunately, this particular trial is no longer seeking patients for participation. The trial was originally posted on 1/10/2023 and last edited on 10/16/2022. However, there are 678 other trials for hip joint patients and 47 trials for Emcyte PureBMC patients that are still looking for participants." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What are the risks associated with using Emcyte PureBMC?
"Emcyte PureBMC has been evaluated for safety and given a 3. This is based on it being a Phase 3 trial, which means that there is both efficacy data and multiple rounds of safety data available." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the general efficacy of Emcyte PureBMC in a clinical setting?
"At the moment, there are 47 clinical trials underway that are looking into Emcyte PureBMC. 8 of those studies are in the third and final phase. The majority of trials for Emcyte PureBMC are taking place in Columbia, Missouri, but there are a total of 80 locations running trials for this potential treatment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Who does this trial's screening process accept?
"This trial is looking for 100 participants who currently have hip joint pain and meet the following criteria:-Willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study-Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations-Provision of signed and dated consent form-Male or female, aged between 18 - 65 years old-WOMAC ≥ 50-Kellgren-Lawrence Grade 2 or higher on Hip X-Rays-Body Mass Index < 35 kg/m2-Unilateral or Bilateral Hip Osteoarthritis-Prior physical" - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are patient volunteers currently being enrolled in this experiment?
"No, this particular study is no longer looking for participants. It was first posted on January 10th, 2023 but the most recent update was on October 16th, 2022. Although this trial has completed recruitment, there are 725 other clinical trials that are still looking for patients." - Anonymous Online Contributor