Status:

COMPLETED

Use of Platelet Rich Plasma in the Management of Acute Hamstring Muscle Strain Injury

Lead Sponsor:

Aspetar

Conditions:

Acute Hamstring Muscle Strain Injury

Eligibility:

MALE

18-50 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic benefit of utilizing complex growth factor preparations (Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the management of acute hamstring injuries. The hypothe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Acute onset posterior thigh pain
  • MRI confirmed Grade I, II hamstring lesions
  • \< 5 days from injury
  • Able to perform Physiotherapy at ASPETAR (5 sessions/week)
  • Available for follow-up
  • Male
  • Age \> 18 years

Exclusion

  • Diabetes, immuno-compromised state
  • Overlying skin infection
  • Re-injury or Chronic ongoing hamstring injury
  • Unwilling to comply with follow up
  • Contraindication to MRI
  • Needle Phobia
  • Bleeding disorder or other medical contraindication to injection
  • Medication increasing bleeding risk (e.g. Plavix)
  • Concurrent other injury inhibiting rehabilitation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01812564

Start Date

November 1 2009

End Date

October 1 2014

Last Update

January 14 2015

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Aspetar; Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital

Doha, Qatar, 29222