Knee cartilage repair gets a boost from collagen mesh

NCT ID NCT07352410

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a special collagen mesh during knee surgery helps repair torn meniscus cartilage. 18 adults with meniscal tears had the mesh placed over the repair site. The goal was to see if it was safe and could improve healing. This was a small, early-stage study to gather information for a larger trial.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: High-Purity Type I Collagen mesh
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a better way to repair torn knee cartilage, potentially reducing pain and improving knee function.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 18 people and no comparison group. The results may not apply to everyone, and there is a risk of infection or inflammation from the collagen.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Knee Injuries Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Type IV

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY (FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPY) KNEE MENISCUS INJURY MENISCAL REPAIR MENISCUS TEAR

Contacts and locations

Locations

Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

Mandya, Karnataka, 571448, India

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