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Homemade PRP could be a cheap fix for knee pain

NCT ID NCT06184048

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a low-cost way to make platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from a patient's own blood for knee osteoarthritis. Twenty adults with mild to moderate knee OA received two injections of this homemade PRP. The main goal was to see if the PRP had enough platelets, similar to expensive commercial kits. Researchers also tracked pain and function for a year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) made from the patient's own blood
What this could lead to
If this low-cost PRP works as well as commercial kits, it could offer a cheaper, safer option for knee osteoarthritis pain relief.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early validation study with only 20 participants. It focused on whether the PRP composition matched commercial kits, not on proving it reduces pain better than standard treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah Orthopedic Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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