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Corticosteroid vs Platelet-Rich Plasma Intra-articular Injections in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis.

Lead Sponsor:

The University of The West Indies

Conditions:

Knee Osteoarthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

This study will explore the effectiveness of intra-articular knee injections in patients with osteoarthritis by comparing Corticosteroid (triamcinolone) vs Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). This study is a...

Detailed Description

This study will explore the effectiveness of intra-articular knee injections in patients with osteoarthritis by comparing Corticosteroid (triamcinolone) vs Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). This study is a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Kellgren and Lawrence grades 2-3 Age 50 years and older

Exclusion

  • Patients with secondary OA:
  • History of Fractures around the knee joint i. patella ii. tibia plateau iii. intra articular distal femur
  • Bleeding diathesis
  • History of septic arthritis
  • Patients on oral steroid medications
  • Patients who received intraarticular steroid injection \< 6 months before enrollment
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Patients with a diagnosis of knee OA with little or no pain
  • Patient with a diagnosis of knee OA being successfully managed with oral medications and physiotherapy
  • Knee pain not attributed to a diagnosis of OA
  • All patients who refuse to participate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

160 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06032039

Start Date

October 1 2023

End Date

April 30 2025

Last Update

May 29 2024

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University Hospital of the West Indies

Kingston, Jamaica