Can a fat injection plus hyaluronic acid ease knee arthritis pain?
NCT ID NCT07121556
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting a patient's own fat tissue along with hyaluronic acid into one knee works better than fat alone in the other knee. One hundred adults with painful knee osteoarthritis will receive both treatments, and researchers will compare pain, stiffness, and function over time. The goal is to see if the combination offers extra relief without added risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous microfragmented adipose tissue (fat) and hyaluronic acid
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more effective, longer-lasting injection treatment for knee osteoarthritis that reduces pain and improves mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 100 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment involves a fat-harvesting procedure, which carries risks like infection or discomfort.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITINGBologna, 40127, Italy
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