Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Keywords
osteoarthritis
Brief summary
This is a feasibility study to determine if anti-inflammatory cytokines can be concentrated from patients with osteoarthritis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis * signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy * \< 18 years of age * blood clotting disorder or active hematologic cancer * undergoing chemotherapy * history of rheumatoid arthritis * septic joint or fracture * active infection or history of chronic infection * use of cytokine blocking drugs with the last 6 months * intra-articular steroid or hyaluronic acid (HA) injection within last 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measure anti-inflammatory cytokines | immediately after processing |
Countries
United States