Fat cells to the rescue? new treatment for arthritic knees enters human testing
NCT ID NCT06485843
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new treatment called OA-SYS, made from cells taken from fat tissue, for people with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable. 400 adults aged 35-75 with knee arthritis will receive the treatment and be monitored for side effects and changes in pain and function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- OA-SYS (cells from fat tissue)
- What this could lead to
- If safe and effective, OA-SYS could offer a new way to manage knee osteoarthritis pain and reduce reliance on painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase IIb trial focused on safety, not yet proven to work. The treatment involves cells from fat, and long-term benefits or risks are unknown.
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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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Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute of Las Vegas
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89117, United States
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