Nose cartilage could fix your knee pain – new trial underway

NCT ID NCT06163573

First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether a lab-grown cartilage implant made from a patient's own nasal cells can reduce knee pain and improve function in people with patellofemoral osteoarthritis. About 75 adults aged 18–65 with moderate knee damage will receive either the implant or standard platelet-rich plasma injections. The main goal is to measure pain changes over 24 months, while also tracking side effects and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Crossklinik

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4054, Switzerland

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  • Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève

    RECRUITING

    Geneva, 1205, Switzerland

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  • Orthopädische Klinik König-Ludwig-Haus

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Würzburg, 97074, Germany

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  • Ospedale Regionale di Lugano

    RECRUITING

    Lugano, 6962, Switzerland

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  • Poliklinika Ivković

    RECRUITING

    Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

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  • Poliklinika Ortho Plus

    RECRUITING

    Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

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  • Sportclinic, Klinik Hirslanden

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, 8032, Switzerland

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  • University Hospital Basel

    RECRUITING

    Basel, 4031, Switzerland

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  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany

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