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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Locations
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Nanfang Hospital,
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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Shantou Central Hospital
Shantou, Guangdong, 515000, China
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The Third Affiliated Hospital,Sun Yat-Sen University.
Guangdong, Guangzhou, 510000, China
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