Donor cartilage plugs aim to fix damaged knees
NCT ID NCT06216756
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using donated cartilage and bone cores can repair damaged knee cartilage in people aged 12 to 60. The damaged area is replaced with a preserved donor plug. The goal is to see if this improves knee function and reduces pain over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cryopreserved donor cartilage and bone core (osteochondral allograft)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a reliable option for repairing knee cartilage damage, reducing pain and improving mobility without needing a joint replacement.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may be less definitive. The graft may not integrate well, and there are risks of infection or graft failure.
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Banner- University Medical Center- Phoenix Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Kerlan Jobe Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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Rush Copley Medical Center
RECRUITINGAurora, Illinois, 60504, United States
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Stanford Medicine-Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Redwood City
RECRUITINGRedwood City, California, 94063, United States
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University of California San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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University of Kentucky Research Foundation
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States
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