BMAC vs Corticosteroid Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) vs Corticosteroid Injection

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
Rush University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with knee pain from osteoarthritis. Participants will receive either a treatment called BMAC or a corticosteroid injection to see which one helps more.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 70 years old.
  • I have knee pain from osteoarthritis that has lasted a long time.
  • I have tried other treatments for at least 6 weeks.
  • My average pain score is 4 or higher.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a systemic disease like diabetes or cancer.
  • I have post-traumatic arthritis.
  • I have had an injection in my affected knee in the last three months.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Prospective single-masked (study participant will be masked), randomized controlled trial to examine the influence of BMAC on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between the ages of 18-70 * Long standing knee pain from osteoarthritis (KL grade 2-3) despite conventional treatments such as activity modification, weight loss, physical therapy, analgesics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or injection therapy for at least 6 w…
Contacts

Carla M. Edwards, PhD

312-563-5735

carla_edwards@rush.edu

CONTACT

Jorge Chahla, MD

(312) 432-2818

jorge.chahla@rushortho.com

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