Stem cell shot tested to heal Worn-Out knees
NCT ID NCT01733186
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Apr 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This early-stage study tested a single-injection cell therapy called CARTISTEM for people with severe knee cartilage damage. The goal was to see if it was safe and could help regrow cartilage to reduce pain and improve knee function. It involved 12 adults with specific, full-thickness cartilage defects, measuring their pain and mobility over two years.
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Locations
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Cartilage Repair Center; Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States
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Cartilage Restoration Center; RUSH University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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