Status:

RECRUITING

Comparing the Efficacy of Lyophilized Self Growth Factor Versus PRP Injection for Knee OA

Lead Sponsor:

Tri-Service General Hospital

Conditions:

Knee Osteoarthritis

PRP Injection

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Knee osteoarthritis(OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that often leads to knee pain, stiffness, and a decline in quality of life among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Platelet-rich plasm...

Detailed Description

Knee osteoarthritis(OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that often leads to knee pain, stiffness, and a decline in quality of life among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Treatment options i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female, aged over 20 and under 80.
  • Consciousness clear and able to communicate.
  • Unilateral or bilateral osteoarthritis of the knee with symptoms lasting more than 3 months.
  • X-ray imaging shows mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 1-3).
  • Knee joint pain with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score greater than 4.

Exclusion

  • Severe knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 4).
  • Currently systemic infection.
  • Received hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid intraarticular injections within the past six months, or received NSAIDs or oral corticosteroid treatment within 7 days prior to treatment.
  • The treated joint has undergone joint replacement surgery or major surgery.
  • Severe knee deformity or instability.
  • Known history of cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, platelet dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia, acute or chronic infectious diseases, chronic liver disease, or poorly controlled cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
  • Currently receiving anticoagulant therapy.
  • Long-term or excessive use of aspirin or vitamin E.
  • History of HIV/AIDS, syphilis, or other legally notifiable infectious diseases.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women and men of childbearing potential who are unable to use effective contraception during the treatment period.
  • Deemed unsuitable for participation in the trial by the principal investigator.
  • Unable to sign the informed consent form.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06932614

Start Date

August 1 2025

End Date

July 31 2026

Last Update

September 10 2025

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No. 325, Sec. 2, Chenggong Rd., Neihu Dist.

Taipei, Taiwan, 114