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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Locations

  • Evangelisches Waldkrankenhaus Spandau

    RECRUITING

    Berlin, 13589, Germany

  • GFO Kliniken Niederrhein, St. Vinzenz Hospital Dinslaken

    RECRUITING

    Dinslaken, 46535, Germany

  • Klinikum Altenburger Land, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie

    RECRUITING

    Altenburg, 04600, Germany

  • Maria-Josef-Hospital Greven, Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie

    RECRUITING

    Greven, 48268, Germany

  • Sozialstiftung Bamberg Klinikum am Bruderwald, Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie

    RECRUITING

    Bamberg, 96049, Germany

  • St. Nikolaus Stifts-Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Andernach, 56626, Germany

  • UniversitätsCentrum für Orthopädie, Unfall- & Plastische Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der TU Dresden

    RECRUITING

    Dresden, 01307, Germany

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