Could your own cells ease knee arthritis pain?
NCT ID NCT02844751
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a treatment made from a patient's own bone marrow cells (StroMed) combined with platelet-rich plasma can safely reduce pain and inflammation from knee osteoarthritis. The trial plans to enroll 4,000 people with moderate to severe knee arthritis. Researchers will measure changes in pain, function, and cartilage growth using surveys and MRI scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
StroMed (a cell concentrate from the patient's own bone marrow) combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new way to reduce pain and possibly regrow cartilage in people with knee osteoarthritis, potentially delaying or avoiding knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase, open-label study with no placebo group, so results may be influenced by bias. The treatment is experimental and not yet proven; larger studies are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
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VivaTech International, Inc.
RECRUITINGGrove City, Pennsylvania, 16127, United States
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