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Knee pain relief: which PRP injection works best?

NCT ID NCT04807270

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two different ways of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for people with knee osteoarthritis. 96 participants received three injections over six weeks and were followed for six months. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves function, and enhances quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which PRP preparation method works better for easing knee pain and improving mobility in osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply widely. PRP is a common treatment but its effectiveness is still debated.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

96 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2021

Finished

Jan 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with chronic symptomatic knee pain between the ages of 30 and 75 years * Presence of Kellgren-Lawrence stage 2-3 osteoarthritis on current anterior-posterior knee radiographs * The ability to walk independently Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment with an autologous blood product or stem cell preparation * Severe knee effusion * Concomitant severe meniscus or ligament injury * Recent cancer or other tumors * History of knee surgery * Previous diagnosis of a neuromuscular, infectious, or inflammatory disease * Bleeding disorders and/or use of warfarin * Body mass index above 40 kg/m² * Cardiac or systemic diseases that could affect participation in the exercise program

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Istanbul, Fatıh, 34034, Turkey (Türkiye)

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