10-Year Check-In: cell treatment for knee arthritis shows promise
NCT ID NCT07259993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at the long-term safety and potential benefits of using a patient's own fat-derived cells (stromal vascular fraction) to treat moderate knee osteoarthritis. Sixteen participants received a single injection into the knee and were followed for 10 years. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and if it helped improve pain and knee function over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2013
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Radiologically documented Kellgren Lawence grade 3 (moderate) KOA; * Knee pain rated greater than 4/10 on the linear pain scale; * Previous treatment history with anti-inflammatory medications or corticosteroid injections Exclusion Criteria: * Corticosteroid injection within 3 months prior to SVF treatment * Taking anticoagulants prior to SVF treatment
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Escuela Oscar Danilo Rosales Arguello
León, Nicaragua
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