Title
Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-rich Plasma Combination in Knee Osteoarthritis
Efficacy of Intra-articular Injection of Combined Hyaluronic Acid and Platelet-rich Plasma in Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
Phase
Phase 4Lead Sponsor
University of MilanStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Knee OsteoarthritisIntervention/Treatment
hyaluronic Acid + platelet-rich plasma [platelet-rich plasma (42187), hyaluronic acid (66092)] hyaluronic acid platelet-rich plasmaStudy Participants
174The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injections of combined hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma in knee degenerative joint disease in improving joint function and reducing pain.
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid combined with platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid combined with platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of platelet-rich plasma
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid
Inclusion criteria: Knee pain for 4 months; Knee degenerative sign evaluated with X-ray with a Kellgren-Lawrence grade inferior to 3; Patients able to understand the study conditions and willing to participate for its entire duration; Patients who signed written informed consent. Exclusion criteria: Severe knee osteoarthritis of grade 4; Diabetes mellitus; Rheumatoid arthritis; Ongoing malignancies; Certified allergic reactions towards the administered drugs ; Malalignment of mechanical axis of the lower limb (varus > 10 °, valgus > 10 °); Coagulopathies; Severe cardiovascular diseases; Ongoing infections; Immunodepression; Anticoagulants or anti-platelet agents; Haemoglobin < 11 g/dl; Platelet count < 150,000/mm^3 Drug addiction; Alcoholism; Psychiatric disease; Pregnancy or breastfeeding.