Can PRP shots boost exercise benefits for creaky knees?
NCT ID NCT04697667
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to a supervised exercise program helps people with knee osteoarthritis more than exercise alone. 84 adults aged 40-70 with moderate knee arthritis took part. Researchers measured pain, function, and movement to see which approach worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage knee osteoarthritis pain and function without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial (84 people) comparing combinations of exercise and PRP. Results may not apply to everyone, and PRP is not a cure—effects may be temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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