Collagen patch boosts ankle cartilage repair in new trial
NCT ID NCT02519881
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a collagen device (CartiFill) during microfracture surgery helps heal ankle cartilage defects better than microfracture alone. Sixty patients were enrolled and followed for up to two years. The main goal was to measure pain and satisfaction after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
CartiFill (collagen device) used during microfracture surgery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could improve pain and healing for people with ankle cartilage damage, offering a better surgical option.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the collagen device may not provide significant benefit over standard microfracture.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Eulji general Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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Hallym University Medical Center-Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Bucheon
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea