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Platelet Rich Plasma for Knee Osteoarthritis

Intraoperative Platelet Rich Plasma Injection in Arthroscopic Surgery for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03197441
Enrollment
12
Registered
2017-06-23
Start date
2016-08-29
Completion date
2018-06-28
Last updated
2019-09-06

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Conditions

Osteo Arthritis Knee, Platelet-rich Plasma

Keywords

Platelet-rich plasma, Osteoarthritis Knee

Brief summary

This study aimed to analyze the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on knee osteoarthritis. Eligible patients will undertake arthroscopic knee surgery plus intraoperative PRP and also receive second look surgery and intraoperative biopsy.

Detailed description

Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease defined by progressive degradation of the joint as well as loss of cartilage on joint surfaces. The degeneration that occurs in the joint leads to changes in the catabolic and anabolic activity of chondrocytes. Osteoarthritis may induce pain, stiffness and limitation in range of motion of the joint and also may impact the quality of life. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a fraction of plasma that contains platelets and multiple growth factors concentrated at high level. Because activated platelets have the potential to release growth factors, PRP has been clinically used to accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration in orthopedic and oral surgery. Although several studies have assessed the effects of PRP on knee osteoarthritis, a higher level of evidence has not been provided. This study aimed to analyze the effect of PRP on knee osteoarthritis. After performing arthroscopic knee surgery plus intraoperative PRP in eligible patients, a second look arthroscopic surgery with intraoperative biopsy will be arranged 6 months later. Pre- and post-operative imaging and clinical outcomes will also be compared.

Interventions

OTHERPlatelet-rich plasma

Intraoperative platelet-rich plasma injection during arthroscopic knee surgery

Sponsors

Aeon Biotechnology Corporation
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Pei-Yuan Lee, MD
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age between 30 and 70 years * With diagnosis of osteoarthritis, grade II\ grade IV, II-III medial compartment

Exclusion criteria

* Lateral compartment and patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis * With prior history of knee surgery * Severe varus deformity * With current or prior history of traum or infection at the knee * With current or prior history of cancer * With current or prior history of hematological disease * Pregnancy * Patients who will not cooperate with one-year followup

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in knee function from baseline to postoperative 3 months3-month postoperativeKnee function is evaluated using Oswestry Disability Index preoperatively and 3-month postoperatively.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in knee function from baseline to postoperative 12 months12-month postoperativeKnee function is evaluated using Oswestry Disability Index preoperatively and 12-month postoperatively.
Change in knee pain from baseline to postoperative 3 months3-month postoperativePain is evaluated using visual analogue scale preoperatively and 3-month postoperatively.
Change in knee pain from baseline to postoperative 6 months6-month postoperativePain is evaluated using visual analogue scale preoperatively and 6-month postoperatively.
Change in knee function from baseline to postoperative 6 months6-month postoperativeKnee function is evaluated using Oswestry Disability Index preoperatively and 6-month postoperatively.
Percentage of patients with regenerated cartilage12-month postoperativeCartilage regeneration is assessed by pathological biopsy during second look surgery at 12-month postoperative.
Change in cartilage thickness from baseline to postoperative 6 months6-month postoperativeCartilage thickness is assessed by MRI preoperatively and 6-month postoperatively.
Change in knee pain from baseline to postoperative 12 months12-month postoperativePain is evaluated using visual analogue scale preoperatively and 12-month postoperatively.

Countries

Taiwan

Outcome results

None listed

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