Could stem cells from umbilical cords fix damaged knees?
NCT ID NCT06981741
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue can safely help repair damaged knee cartilage. About 55 adults aged 18 to 60 with moderate-to-severe cartilage defects will receive the cells during surgery. Researchers will monitor side effects for two years and use MRI scans to see if the cartilage grows back.
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Evangelisches Waldkrankenhaus Spandau
RECRUITINGBerlin, 13589, Germany
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GFO Kliniken Niederrhein, St. Vinzenz Hospital Dinslaken
RECRUITINGDinslaken, 46535, Germany
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Klinikum Altenburger Land, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
RECRUITINGAltenburg, 04600, Germany
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Maria-Josef-Hospital Greven, Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie
RECRUITINGGreven, 48268, Germany
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Sozialstiftung Bamberg Klinikum am Bruderwald, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie
RECRUITINGBamberg, 96049, Germany
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St. Nikolaus Stifts-Hospital
RECRUITINGAndernach, 56626, Germany
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UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- & Plastische Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der TU Dresden
RECRUITINGDresden, 01307, Germany
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