๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
Evaluation of intra-articular injections in knee osteoarthritis using frozen-stored PRP. Compared with intra-articular injections of PRP applied at the time of collection.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients of both sexes.
* Aged between 40 and 85 years old.
* Diagnosed with osteoarthritis through clinical radiological examination.
* Joint pain equal to or less than 75 points on the KOOS (pain).
* Radiological severity grades 1, 2, and 3 according to the Ahlbรคck scale.
* Indication for intra-articular PRP infiltration.
* Body Mass Index values between 20 and 35.
* Negative serological tests for syphilis, HIV, HBV, and HCV.
* Possibility of observation during the follow-up period.
* Signature of informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Body mass index \>35
* Diagnosed polyarticular disease.
* Previous arthroscopy in the last year.
* Severe mechanical deformity.
* Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection in the last 12 months.
* Intra-articular corticosteroid or PRP injection in the last 6 months.
* Systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (connective tissue diseases and systemic necrotizing vasculitis).
* Anemia or other hematological disorders.
* Positive serological tests for SYPHILIS, HIV, HBV, and HCV.
* Undergoing immunosuppressive treatments.
* Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
* Patients allergic to paracetamol.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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What it tests
- Platelet Rich Plasma
- Platelet Rich Plasma
Arthroscopic Surgery Unit, MiKS Hosptial
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.