Vericel Corporation
Clinical trials sponsored by Vericel Corporation, explained in plain language.
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New cartilage implant aims to outperform microfracture for ankle injuries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a lab-grown cartilage implant (MACI) can better repair painful ankle cartilage defects than the standard microfracture procedure. About 309 adults aged 17-65 with ankle cartilage damage will be randomly assigned to receive either MACI or microfrac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vericel Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cartilage patch could help teens with knee damage avoid Long-Term pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lab-grown cartilage implant (MACI) works better than a standard surgery (microfracture) for teens aged 10-17 with knee cartilage damage. About 45 participants will receive either treatment and be followed for improvements in pain and sports function. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vericel Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC