Your own stem cells could grow new knee cartilage
NCT ID NCT07094100
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to repair damaged knee cartilage. Doctors take stem cells from the patient's bone marrow, grow them into cartilage in the lab, and then implant it into the knee. The trial includes 30 adults aged 18 to 65 with cartilage injuries or early knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if this lab-grown cartilage can improve knee function and reduce pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lab-grown cartilage from the patient's own bone marrow stem cells
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to repair damaged knee cartilage without joint replacement, potentially improving mobility and reducing pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The lab-grown cartilage may not integrate well or could cause complications.
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College
RECRUITINGXinxiang, Henan, 453000, China
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