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Does Surgical Treatment of Cartilage Defects Prevent Osteoarthritis in Later Life?

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At a glance

What the study gets you: Health checks and monitoring — no treatment given
Type of study: Observational (no treatment given)
Time in hospital: In-person visits at study sites — visit count not specified by the sponsor
Drug or intervention: Not specified by the sponsor
How long the study runs: Study runs about 237 months (dates as stated)
About the drug or intervention: Not specified by the sponsor
Patient visit burden: Not specified by the sponsor

Type of study: Observing health over time
Ages: Not specified
Who: All
Number of participants: 650
Started: 2010-04-13
Last checked: 2025-12

Plain English Summary

What is this study?

• Testing a new treatment for osteoarthritis (oa)
• Clinical study - 650 participants
• Observational study to assess the effectiveness of cell therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Who can take part?

• Adults
• Diagnosed with osteoarthritis (oa)

Where?

• Oswestry - The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
• Oswestry - Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital

This is a simplified summary. Always discuss with your doctor before making any decisions.

About This Trial

Observational study to assess the effectiveness of cell therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA)

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What we know so far

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Preliminary match based on your answers. Full eligibility requires on-site assessment including medical history, physical exam, and lab tests. This does not guarantee enrolment.

Eligibility at a Glance

Key info

Age: Not specified
Who can join: All genders

What the study is looking for

✓ACI patients or patients receiving an alternative treatment

Who cannot take part

✗Anyone who does not meet the inclusion criteria

See the full criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ACI patients or patients receiving an alternative treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone who does not meet the inclusion criteria

Where Is This Study? (2 UK sites)

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry Sy10 7AG, United Kingdom

Recruiting

Site contact (verified)

Karina Wright+441691404022 karina.wright1@nhs.net

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic hospital

Oswestry, United Kingdom

Recruiting

Site contact (verified)

Wright+441691404022 karina.wright1@nhs.net

Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov · Last verified: 2025-12