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At a Glance
Age
25 – 75
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
48 (estimated)
Sponsor
Stanford University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 25 to 75 with shoulder osteoarthritis. Participants will receive an injection of micro fragmented adipose tissue to see how it helps with pain compared to traditional treatments.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you outOsteomyelitisHIVHepatitis CFibromyalgia
You may be able to join if
I am between 25 and 75 years old.
I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my shoulder.
I understand English well enough to follow instructions.
I can give informed consent.
I can complete surveys for follow-up.
I can follow care instructions before and after the procedure.
I can walk without assistance.
I have tried physical therapy and medications for at least 6 weeks without success.
You may not be able to join if
I am under 25 or over 75 years old.
I have no signs or very mild osteoarthritis.
I have had joint replacement surgery in the past.
I have received certain injections in the past 3 months.
I have an inflammatory arthritis condition.
I have uncontrolled diabetes.
I am currently pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
I have multiple chronic pain conditions or take opioids.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can
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This is a non-surgical trial comparing the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with osteoarthritis treated with Intra-articular injection of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus conventional therapy of intra-articular injection of corticosteroid.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 25 and 75 years-old
* Diagnosis of pre-existing osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
* Working understanding of the English language and able to fully understand the procedure
* Capable of providing informed consent
* Able to complete online, in-person or phone…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 25 and 75 years-old
* Diagnosis of pre-existing osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
* Working understanding of the English language and able to fully understand the procedure
* Capable of providing informed consent
* Able to complete online, in-person or phone surveys for the purposes of follow-up
* Capable of understanding pre- and post-procedure care instructions
* Ambulatory at baseline
* Previous trial and failure of conservative therapy consisting of a minimum of 6 weeks of physical therapy and trial of anti-inflammatory medications if not contraindicated, with or without concomitant bracing and/or injections.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 25 or \> 75 years old
* Radiographs demonstrating either no, little osteoarthritis, severe(bone on bone) osteoarthritis
* Prior total or partial joint replacement surgery or surgery involving cartilage regeneration
* Previous cortisone, PRP or Hyaluronic acid intra-articular injection within the last 3 months
* Co-morbidity with the rheumatologic condition, inflammatory arthritis
* Currently undergoing immunomodulatory therapy
* Uncontrolled endocrine disorder
* BMI \>40 or joint space not visible by ultrasound
* Current diagnosis of osteomyelitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1, -2) and/or hepatitis C (HCV), infection, and poorly controlled diabetes (HgA1C \>7.0)
* Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
* previous stem cell injection into treatment joint
* Patient scheduled to undergo any concomitant shoulder surgical procedures or other surgery which may affect outcomes.
* Coagulopathy or anticoagulant treatment
* Chronic pain involving multiple body parts or opioid medication management
* Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
* Concomitant massive(2 tendons with retraction), complete rotator cuff tendon tear
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