Could your own fat ease shoulder arthritis pain?
NCT ID NCT04929951
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares injections of a patient's own processed fat tissue (MFAT) against standard steroid shots for shoulder osteoarthritis. Researchers will track pain, function, and quality of life in 48 adults aged 25-75. The goal is to see if the fat injection provides better or longer-lasting relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Micro fragmented adipose tissue (fat) injection
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a longer-lasting, natural alternative to steroid injections for shoulder arthritis pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early Phase 1 trial, so results are preliminary. The fat injection may not work better than steroids, and there are risks like infection or injection-site pain.
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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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Stanford University
RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94305, United States
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