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Microfracture vs ADSC for Knee Cartilage Repair
Study Summary
This trial is testing two different methods for repairing damage to cartilage in the knee. The first, microfracture, is commonly used. The second, which uses stem cells from fat tissue, is being tested to see if it results in better repair.
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- My legs are mostly straight with less than 5 degrees bend in any direction.I am between 18 and 50 years old.I have moderate to severe arthritis.I have a specific knee cartilage damage smaller than 400mm^2.I am between 18 and 50 years old.I have a specific knee cartilage damage smaller than 400mm^2.I am under 18 or over 50 years old.I have had surgery on my cartilage before.
- Group 1: ADSC Application
- Group 2: Microfracture Arm
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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What is the scope of recruitment for this experiment?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this research trial, which was first publicized on November 1st 2015, is actively recruiting for participants. Specifically, 17 patients must be recruited from two separate medical centres."
Are there any vacancies left to join this clinical research?
"Affirmative. Accessing clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical trial is still recruiting participants, with 17 patients required from two locations since its initial posting on November 1st 2015 and most recent edit on July 1 2021."
Is this experiment limited to seniors or are younger individuals accepted?
"This medical trial is only open to adults aged between 18 and 50. For minors and elderly persons, there are 5 different studies for the former group and 17 specific trials for those over 65 years of age."
Am I eligible to partake in this research endeavor?
"This medical experiment is accepting a cohort of 17 individuals aged 18 to 50 with an articular cartilage abnormality. In order to qualify, the following conditions must be met: age range between 18 and 50 years; a limited chondral defect (less than 400mm^2) at either the femoral condyle's medial or lateral end; lower limb mechanical alignment of no more than 5 degrees varus or valgus."
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