New implant aims to fix damaged knee cartilage

NCT ID NCT03873545

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests a special implant made from donated tissue, called ProChondrix CR, to repair damaged knee cartilage. It involves 34 adults aged 18 to 60 with painful, moderate-to-large cartilage defects that haven't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if the implant improves knee function and reduces pain over 5 years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45247, United States

  • Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • University of Kentucky Research Foundation

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

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