Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You need to be scheduled for a first-time knee arthroscopy (a minor surgical procedure using a small camera) to treat a meniscal (cartilage cushion) injury or a small area of cartilage damage, specifically a cleaning-out or trimming procedure
- Your knee shows no signs of arthritis, based on imaging results
- The cartilage damage in your knee is mild or minimal, based on a standard grading scale
- You are between 18 and 64 years old
Who may not be able to join:
- You have had previous surgery on the same knee
- Your knee shows moderate to severe arthritis on imaging
- You have received biological joint treatments (such as platelet-rich plasma or stem cell injections) within the last 3 months before surgery
- You have ligament damage or instability in the knee
- Your procedure would require repairing (rather than trimming) the meniscus
- You need additional bone-realignment surgery at the same time
- You have taken certain medications used to treat autoimmune or inflammatory conditions (called DMARDs) within the last 3 months
- You have a history of anemia, bleeding disorders, or inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or similar conditions
- You have a history of bone metabolism diseases such as osteoporosis, rickets, or Paget's disease of bone
- You are currently pregnant
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: Anil S Ranawat, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Phone: (646) 714-6067
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
Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 12 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.