Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-rich Plasma Combination in Knee Osteoarthritis
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified July 2017 by Pietro Randelli, MD, University of Milan
Sponsor:
University of Milan
Collaborator:
Regen Lab SA
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Pietro Randelli, MD, University of Milan
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT03211650
First received: July 6, 2017
Last updated: July 7, 2017
Last verified: July 2017
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injections of combined hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma in knee degenerative joint disease in improving joint function and reducing pain.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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| Knee Osteoarthritis | Drug: hyaluronic Acid + platelet-rich plasma Drug: hyaluronic acid Drug: platelet-rich plasma | Phase 4 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Participant, Outcomes Assessor Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Efficacy of Intra-articular Injection of Combined Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-rich Plasma in Knee Degenerative Joint Disease |
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Further study details as provided by Pietro Randelli, MD, University of Milan:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- WOMAC score [ Time Frame: 6 months after the first intra-articular injection ]Comparison of WOMAC total score among three treatment arms
| Estimated Enrollment: | 175 |
| Actual Study Start Date: | October 14, 2016 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | May 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | November 30, 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Experimental: hyaluronic acid + platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid combined with platelet-rich plasma
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Drug: hyaluronic Acid + platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid combined with platelet-rich plasma
Other Name: Cellular Matrix/A-CP HA Kit
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Active Comparator: platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma
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Drug: platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma
Other Name: RegenKit-BCT-1
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Active Comparator: hyaluronic acid
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid
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Drug: hyaluronic acid
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid
Other Name: ArthroVisc40
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 30 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
- Knee pain for 4 months;
- Knee degenerative sign evaluated with X-ray with a Kellgren-Lawrence grade inferior to 3;
- Patients able to understand the study conditions and willing to participate for its entire duration;
- Patients who signed written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria:
- Severe knee osteoarthritis of grade 4;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Rheumatoid arthritis;
- Ongoing malignancies;
- Certified allergic reactions towards the administered drugs ;
- Malalignment of mechanical axis of the lower limb (varus > 10 °, valgus > 10 °);
- Coagulopathies;
- Severe cardiovascular diseases;
- Ongoing infections;
- Immunodepression;
- Anticoagulants or anti-platelet agents;
- Haemoglobin < 11 g/dl;
- Platelet count < 150,000/mm^3
- Drug addiction;
- Alcoholism;
- Psychiatric disease;
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03211650
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03211650
Contacts
| Contact: Pietro Randelli, Professor | 0258296413 | ale.menon@me.com |
Locations
| Italy | |
| U.O.C. 1a Divisione, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Centro Specialistico Ortopedico Traumatologico Gaetano Pini-CTO | Recruiting |
| Milano, Milan, Italy, 20122 | |
| Contact: Pietro Randelli, MD pietro.randelli@unimi.it | |
| Contact: Alessandra Menon, PhD ale.menon@me.com | |
| IRCCS Policlinico San Donato | Recruiting |
| San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy, 20097 | |
| Contact: Filippo Randelli, MD 02-52774554 filippo.randelli@fastwebnet.it | |
| Contact: Alessandra Menon, PhD 349-8694424 ale.menon@me.com | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Milan
Regen Lab SA
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Pietro Randelli, Professor | Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Centro Specialistico Ortopedico Traumatologico Gaetano Pini - CTO |
More Information
| Responsible Party: | Pietro Randelli, MD, Full Professor, University of Milan |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03211650 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
ACP-HA |
| Study First Received: | July 6, 2017 |
| Last Updated: | July 7, 2017 |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No | |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No | |
| Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | No | |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases |
Hyaluronic Acid Adjuvants, Immunologic Immunologic Factors Physiological Effects of Drugs Viscosupplements Protective Agents |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on July 11, 2017


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