Which PRP machine works best for knee arthritis? small study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07491367
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will compare two FDA-approved machines that make platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for people with knee osteoarthritis. PRP is made from a person's own blood and is injected into the knee to help with pain and stiffness. The researchers will check if the two machines produce different quality platelets and how patients feel after the injection. Only 20 participants will be enrolled, so this is a small pilot study to gather initial data.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best PRP preparation method for knee osteoarthritis, potentially improving symptom relief.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing devices, not a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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