Status:

COMPLETED

A Phase I/II Study of Chondrogen Delivered by Intra-Articular Injection Following Meniscectomy

Lead Sponsor:

Mesoblast International Sàrl

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Southern California

Midwest Orthopedics at Rush - Chicago, IL

Conditions:

Recovery Following Partial Medial Meniscectomy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Chondrogen is a safe and effective post-operative treatment of the knee following menisectomy (the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus)...

Detailed Description

Chondrogen is a preparation of adult mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a solution containing hyaluronic acid. Preclinical studies have shown that injection of Chondrogen aids in the repair of meniscal ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18 to 60, inclusive
  • In need of medial meniscectomy
  • Normal axial alignment
  • Stable knee- previous ligament reconstruction, if stable
  • Removal of at least 50% of the affected portion of the medial meniscus
  • Intact articular cartilage in posterior meniscal weight-bearing zone
  • Willingness to follow normal post-operative rehabilitation
  • Willingness to participate in follow-up for two years from the time of meniscectomy surgery
  • Ability to understand and willingness to sign consent form

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or lactating
  • ACL or other support structure damage confirmed at surgery
  • Grade III or IV cartilage damage (Cartilage loss greater than 50% thickness in area \>15mm on weight-bearing aspect of femoral condyle or tibial plateau)
  • Synvisc, steroid, or corticosteroid injections in preceding 3 months
  • Diffuse synovitis at time of arthroscopy
  • Inflammatory arthritis
  • Oral steroid, methotrexate therapy
  • Unable to follow post-operative exercise regimen or return for evaluations
  • Active alcohol or substance abuse within 6 months of study entry
  • Current and active tobacco product use
  • Patient is positive for HIV
  • Patient is positive for hepatitis (past history of Hepatitis A is allowed)
  • Any medical condition, which in the opinion of the clinical investigator, would interfere with the treatment or outcome of the patient
  • Indwelling pacemaker
  • Cerebral aneurysm clips
  • Ear, eye and penile implants with avian components
  • Electrical indwelling device such as bone stimulator
  • Indwelling magnets as tissue expander for future implants
  • Known allergy to avian, bovine or porcine protein

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00225095

Start Date

September 1 2005

End Date

April 1 2008

Last Update

December 27 2021

Active Locations (8)

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1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033

2

Orthopedic Center of Vero Beach

Vero Beach, Florida, United States, 32960

3

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612

4

Ortholndy

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46237