Knee cartilage breakthrough: new study pits two advanced repair methods Head-to-Head
NCT ID NCT05651997
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing large cartilage defects in the knee: a newer method using lab-grown cartilage cells (MACT) versus an enhanced microfracture technique (AMT). It will enroll 80 people aged 15-50 with symptomatic defects. The goal is to see which approach better improves knee function and quality of life over time.
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois - CHUV
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland
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Hôpital Fribourgeois- HFR
Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, 1708, Switzerland
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