Knee cartilage repair showdown: which surgery works best?

NCT ID NCT05651997

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing large cartilage defects in the knee: a newer cell-based method (MACT) and an enhanced microfracture method (AMT). It will enroll 80 people aged 15-50 who have not improved with non-surgical treatments. The goal is to see which approach better improves knee function and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • 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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