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Intra-articular hyaluronic acid for haemophilic ankle arthropathy

A single centre, open label, pilot study evaluating the effect of intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection on pain and functionality when injected into the ankle (tibio-talar and sub-talar) joint in patients with haemophilic arthropathy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN19698897
Enrollment
20
Registered
2018-09-04
Start date
2018-11-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-08-22

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

Conditions

Haemophilic arthropathy of the ankle Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

This study is a pilot, single centre study that will address the question: does intra-articular Ostenil Plus improve pain and functionality in participants with haemophilic arthropathy of the ankle co

Sponsors

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Written informed consent obtained before any study related activity 2. Adult male (age 18 years or older) with haemophilia A or haemophilia B of any severity, including those with inhibitors 3. MRI ankle changes consistent with haemophilic arthropathy – showing synovitic and/or degenerative changes to one or both ankle joints

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The patient has evidence of infection, including those patients taking antibiotic therapy 2. The patient has known inflammatory joint disease, including crystal disease 3. The patient has received an intra-articular steroid injection within the preceding 6 months 4. The patient is known to be allergic to any of the excipients of Ostenil Plus

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain measured by the VAS pain score; Timepoint(s): 3, 6, 9, 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Functionality of the haemophilia ankle measured by the ankle HJHS score, the foot and ankle mobility measure (FAAM) and the global HJHS score at 3, 6, 9, 12 months 2. Quality of life measured by the EQ-5D-5L and Haemophilia Activity List (HAL) at 3, 6, 9, 12 months 3. Safety of treatment, including increased pain and stiffness to the injected joint at 3, 6, 9, 12 months

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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