Status:

RECRUITING

The Biomechanical Outcomes of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

Lead Sponsor:

University of Manchester

Conditions:

Chondral Defect

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Injury to the knee can damage the lining of the knee's bones, called cartilage. Cartilage injuries cause pain and limit movement, making activities like walking, playing sports, and working difficult....

Detailed Description

Knee joint articular cartilage is a primary load-bearing surface that endures repetitive high impact loading during activities of daily living. Individuals of any age can injure the knee's articular c...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of a chondral injury to the knee by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon Participants must have this diagnosis, else they are not eligible for ACI surgery.
  • Listed for ACI for a chondral injury by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon Participants must be listed for ACI, as this is the treatment of interest in this research study
  • Over 18 years old Participants must be legally capable of providing informed consent for the study.

Exclusion

  • Listed for any treatment other than ACI Participants must be listed for ACI, as this is the treatment of interest in this research study
  • Under 18 years old. Participants must be legally capable of providing informed consent for the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 22 2024

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 8 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

47 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06921889

Start Date

April 22 2024

End Date

January 8 2026

Last Update

April 10 2025

Active Locations (7)

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1

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Birmingham, United Kingdom, B31 2AP

2

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0QQ

3

Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre

Leeds, United Kingdom, LS7 4SA

4

Trafford General Hospital

Manchester, United Kingdom, M415SL