Fat cell injection for arthritis? small study ends early
NCT ID NCT04405297
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested whether injecting a person's own fat-derived stem cells into arthritic joints could safely reduce pain and improve movement. Only 14 people with osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, or wrist took part before the study was stopped early. The results are too limited to draw any firm conclusions about safety or effectiveness.
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Locations
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Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
adipose-derived regenerative cells (stromal vascular fraction from fat tissue)
What this could lead to
If it worked, this approach might offer a way to reduce osteoarthritis pain and improve joint function without surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 14 participants, so results are very limited. It is unclear if the treatment is safe or effective, and it may not work for all joints.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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