Platelet-rich Plasma Intra-articular Knee Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The benefit of using platelet rich plasma (PRP) in cartilage injuries, and specifically in
degenerative ones, has not been assessed yet. Current studies on the PRP healing or repairing
effect on knee cartilage degenerative injuries are not conclusive to establish a standard of
behavior, although PRP has shown to improve joint functionality and reduce pain.
Hypothesis: PRP intra-articular injections in osteoarthritic knees reduces pain and leads to
a more effective and lasting functional recovering than corticosteroid intra-articular
injections.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute