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Comparing the Efficacy of Lyophilized Self Growth Factor Versus PRP Injection for Knee OA
Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis(OA) is a common degenerative joint disease that often leads to knee pain, stiffness, and a decline in quality of life among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a regenerative treatment method that involves drawing a small amount of the patient's own blood and using centrifugation process to produce PRP. PRP, which is rich in growth factors and anti-inflammatory cytokines, facilitate the repair of damaged tissues and has been used in treating knee OA. Self-repair factor (SRF), an advanced form of PRP, is created using multi-step centrifugation and proprietary processes to increase platelet concentration. This enhancement may offer superior repair efficacy and faster recovery compared to traditional PRP. To explore this potential, we designed a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of SRF and PRP in treating degenerative knee osteoarthritis.
Official title: Comparing the Efficacy of Lyophilized Self Growth Factor Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma(PRP) Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2025-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Lyophilized self growth factor
Knee Intraarticular injection with Lyophilized self growth factor
Platelet-Rich Plasma(PRP)
Knee Intraarticular injection with Lyophilized self growth factor
Placebo
Knee Intraarticular injection with normal saline
Locations (1)
No. 325, Sec. 2, Chenggong Rd., Neihu Dist.
Taipei, Taiwan