Collagenopathy

This study tested a triple therapy—surgery, stem cells, and hyperbaric oxygen—in 24 patients with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. After two years, patients reported better hip function and fewer needed a hip replacement. The approach aims to stop the bone from …

This study followed 77 people who had a procedure called Subchondroplasty for hip bone defects. Doctors injected a calcium phosphate bone filler into the damaged area. The goal was to see if it improved pain, movement, and daily activities over two years. Results were measured us…

This study is testing whether drinking a collagen supplement every day for 4 weeks can improve skin firmness, elasticity, and collagen density. About 99 healthy Chinese adults with wrinkles and sagging skin will take part. Researchers will use special imaging and skin suction dev…

This study tested whether taking oral collagen supplements can increase collagen in the skin of people who had weight-loss or tummy-tuck surgery. 102 participants received either collagen peptides or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers then compared skin biopsies and scar qu…

This early-stage study tested the safety and tolerability of a new drug called RAB001 in 16 healthy adults. Researchers gave single and multiple injections at two dose levels to see how the body handles the drug and if it causes side effects. This is a first step before testing t…

This study looked at bone tissue from 34 men who had hip replacement surgery due to femoral head necrosis (bone death in the hip joint). Researchers used advanced imaging and spectroscopy to identify changes in bone structure and composition. The goal was to better understand wha…