Body's own cells injected into knee tendon shows promise
NCT ID NCT04753853
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an injection of stromal vascular fraction, a mixture of cells from the patient's own fat tissue, for patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Thirty participants received the injection under ultrasound guidance. The goal was to see if it could improve symptoms and function, measured by a questionnaire called VISA-P.
What this could mean
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Active substance
stromal vascular fraction injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for patellar tendinopathy that uses the body's own cells to help heal the tendon.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early study with only 30 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure may not work better than existing treatments.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, 40124, Italy