Could your own belly fat fix your aching knee? early trial says maybe.
NCT ID NCT03940950
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This early-stage study tested whether injecting a special mixture of a person's own fat cells into their knee is safe for treating osteoarthritis. Nine adults aged 40-75 with knee arthritis took part. The main goal was to check for side effects, not to measure how well it works.
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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