Gum cell injection could ease knee arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT06690710

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests a single injection of cells made from donated gum tissue into the knee joint of 15 people with knee osteoarthritis. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also look at pain and function. The cells showed promise in animals for reducing inflammation and repairing cartilage.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford)

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    Oxford, OX3 7LD, United Kingdom

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