Fat cell therapy for arthritis shows early promise but study halted
Disease control
Terminated
This study tested a treatment for osteoarthritis using a patient's own fat cells (called adipose-derived regenerative cells). The goal was to see if injecting these cells into painful joints like the knee, hip, or shoulder could safely reduce pain and improve movement. Only 14 pe…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC