Could a concentrated dose of your own healing factors ease knee arthritis?

NCT ID NCT06869200

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether a concentrated growth factor (CGF) preparation, made from a patient's own blood, can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants receive three weekly injections of either CGF or standard platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the knee. The study compares the two treatments to see if CGF offers better symptom relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Concentrated Growth Factor (CGF) from the patient's own blood
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective, natural treatment option for knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, potentially delaying the need for surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the treatment may not prove superior to existing options like PRP. There is also a risk of injection-related side effects such as pain or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nanfang Hospital,

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China

  • Shantou Central Hospital

    Shantou, Guangdong, 515000, China

  • The Third Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yat-Sen University.

    Guangdong, Guangzhou, 510000, China

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