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Protocol for the Clinical Evaluation of Lyophilized Amniotic Fluid in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Prospective, Double Blinded Randomized Multi-Center Controlled Trial Evaluating the 2 Different Doses of Lyophilized Amniotic Fluid Compared to a Saline Placebo Injection in the Treatment of Subjects With Osteoarthritic (OA) Knee Pain

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03074526
Enrollment
156
Registered
2017-03-08
Start date
2017-01-23
Completion date
2018-04-25
Last updated
2020-11-13

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Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Brief summary

To evaluate the efficacy of Lyophilized amniotic fluid as compared to the Saline Injection, placebo control in the treatment of moderate osteoarthritis of the knee.

Detailed description

Approximately 180 subjects will be enrolled in one of three dose arms ( 4ml, Saline Placebo and 4ml 2x). The estimated enrollment period is 6 months. Each subject will receive 1 injection and be evaluated for efficacy and safety during a 6 month observation period. The study is expected to be completed within 12 months, inclusive of enrollment and follow-up for all subjects.

Interventions

OTHERAmniotic Fluid

Amniotic Fluid

OTHERSaline Placebo

Saline Placebo

Sponsors

MiMedx Group, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Intervention model description

Approximately 180 subjects will be enrolled in one of three dose arms ( 4ml, Saline Placebo and 4ml 2x).

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Subject is 30 years or older. 2. Subject has a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) defined as Grade 1 to 3 on the Kellgren Lawrence grading scale. 3. Subject is willing and able provide informed consent and participate in all procedures and follow-up evaluations necessary to complete the study. 4. Subject must have a VAS pain scale greater than 30.

Exclusion criteria

1. Subject has active infection at the injection site. 2. Subject has rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or have been diagnosed with any other auto-immune disorders that could be the cause of their knee pain. 3. BMI greater than 45 kg/m2 4. Subject has received an intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injection for the treatment of OA of the target knee within 12 weeks prior to screening. 5. Subject has received a steroid or platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection for the treatment of OA of the target knee within 12 weeks prior to screening. 6. Subject has had major surgery or arthroscopy in the target knee within 26 weeks of treatment or plans to have surgery in the target knee within 180 days of treatment. 7. Subject is pregnant or plans to become pregnant within 180 days of treatment. 8. Subject has used an investigational drug, device or biologic within 12 weeks prior to treatment. 9. Subject has any significant medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with protocol evaluation and participation. 10. Subject has a history of immunosuppressive or chemotherapy in the last 5 years 11. Subject has autoimmune disease or a known history of having Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes (AIDS) or HIV 12. Subject has had prior radiation at the site 13. Subject is currently taking anticoagulant therapy (excluding Plavix or Aspirin) 14. New diagnosis of gout in the past 6 month 15. Subject has a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) defined as Grade 4 on the Kellgren Lawrence grading scale. 16. Subject has a diagnosis of Osteonecrosis of the knee. 17. Subject has had a total knee replacement.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Reduction in Pain3 monthThe proportion of subjects who experience at least 20% improvement over baseline in Visual Analog Scale for Pain at 3 months in the Lyophilized amniotic fluid Injectable versus placebo-treated group.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Range of Motion3 monthssubjects who experience a level of improvement in function as assessed by range of motion at 3 months
Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score4weeks, 6weeks, 3 months, 16 weeks, 6 monthsmeasurement to assess the patient's opinion about their knee and associated problems by looking at pain, functions of daily living, function in sports and recreation, knee related quality of life and other symptoms
SF-12 Health Health Survey4weeks, 6weeks, 3 months, 16 weeks, 6 monthspatient-reported survey assessing patient health
Activity of Daily Living Questionnaire4weeks, 6weeks, 3 months, 16 weeks, 6 monthsChanges in the subject's physical activity level

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026