Investigation of the potential biomarkers for meniscus degeneration

Investigation of the potential biomarkers for meniscus degeneration - Meniscu3T7T

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00010798

Enrollment

Registered

2016-07-11

Start date

2016-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Meniscus degeneration Meniscus tear HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS M23.3 M23.2

Interventions

Group 1: Patients will be examined using qualitative (anatomical) MRI to find out about the status of the meniscus (degeneration grade I or II, or tears). Group 2: Aged matched volunteers with no meni

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Meniskus degeneration Grade I and II, Meniscus tear

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any contraindications for the MRI examination (such as the presence of a pacemaker, etc., according to national MR safety guidelines), these patients will be excluded from the study. Also, patient with meniscal calcifications will be excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The goal of the study is to define and validate the novel quantitative MRI parameters for determination of the structure (collagen and glycosaminoglycan content) of healthy and degenerated meniscus	—

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactClaudia Kronnerwetter

Medcal University of Vienna

claudia.kronnerwetter@meduniwien.ac.at+4314040064730

Outcome results

None listed

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