Dissolvable screws may save young knees from early arthritis

NCT ID NCT06462040

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looks at how well dissolvable screws work to fix loose cartilage pieces in the knee. It includes 100 people aged 12 to 35 who had or will have this surgery. The goal is to see if this method helps prevent long-term knee problems like pain and arthritis.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute

    RECRUITING

    Bologna, Bologna, 40136, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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