Early Phase 1 Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are having their ACL (a knee ligament) reconstructed for the first time
- People between the ages of 25 and 50
- People who also have an injury to the meniscus (the cartilage cushion in the knee)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are having a repeat or revision surgery on a previously repaired ACL
- People who have injuries to more than one knee ligament, all of which need surgical repair or reconstruction
- People who are experiencing significant symptoms of depression or thoughts of suicide at the time of joining the trial, as measured by a standard questionnaire (PHQ-9 score of 15 or higher)
- People for whom no meniscus tear is found during surgery
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Austin Stone, MD, PhD, University of Kentucky
Phone: 859.218.3065
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Serum prostaglandin E2; T1rho relaxation time on MRI; Shape of the medial femoral condyle on MRI; Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 20 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.