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Postmarketing study to review functionality, tolerability and safety of collagen based implants (Chondrofiller liquid) for treatment of severe cartilage defects in the knee joint (level 3-4)

Postmarketing study to review functionality, tolerability and safety of collagen based implants (Chondrofiller liquid) for treatment of severe cartilage defects in the knee joint (level 3-4)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00009703
Enrollment
68
Registered
2015-11-23
Start date
2015-11-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

M94.26 M94.97

Interventions

Group 1: In this non-interventional study the routine treatment with the Chondrofiller in the knee will be observed. For this, following scores will be used: (SF-36, IKDC [subjective knee Evaluation f

Sponsors

meidrix biomedicals GmbH
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Intact cartilage shoulder • Intact surrounding cartilage • Intact corresponding joint surface (damage of up to grade II according to Outerbridge is allowed) • Intact meniscus (partial resection up to not more than 1/3 of the total volume is allowed) • Intact ligaments, physiological mechanical axis • Unrestricted joint flexibility • Patients in a state of health acceptable for undergoing general anesthesia • Defect grade III and IV according to Outerbridge • Defect localization: knee, shoulder and upper ankle joints

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Hypersensitivity and/or allergy to collagen • Unicompartimental arthrosis • Multicompartimental arthrosis • Hematopoetic disorders • Malignant diseases • Neurological diseases • Increased risk of bleeding • Pregnant or breastfeeding women • Patients incapable of contracting or detained patients • Joint stiffness • Arthrofibrosis • Infections of the joints • Metabolic diseases • Genu varum of >5° • Contra-indications for MRI examinations

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary endpoint is the IKDC Score and an improvement over 6 and 36 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
• MOCART Score (1 year and 3 years) • Global assessment (1 – 5) • Quality of life • Patient/user satisfaction • Safety

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactUlrich Schneider

Diakonie Krankenhaus München

uschneider@arthrogen.com.de+49 (0)8022 18740414

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026