Knee cartilage repair gets a boost: new scaffold trial launches

NCT ID NCT05332288

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study is testing a special three-layer scaffold to help repair damaged knee cartilage in people with osteochondritis dissecans, a condition where cartilage and bone separate. Researchers will enroll 30 patients aged 15 to 40 who have not improved with non-surgical treatments. The goal is to see if the scaffold improves knee symptoms, function, and sports ability over time.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

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    Bologna, 40136, Italy

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