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Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) Intra-articular (IA) Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)

Primary Purpose

Osteoarthritis

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ACP
Placebo
Sponsored by
Arthrex, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. The subject is 18 to 70 years of age.
  2. The subject presents with complaints of continued pain of primary knee for at least 6 weeks.
  3. The subject has documented radiographs evidence of Osteoarthritis (OA) in the tibio-femoral or patella-femoral compartment of the target knee (Kellgren-Lawrence Grades II-III), using radiographs performed within 24 weeks of screening.
  4. The subject has a WOMAC pain score of at least 8 out of 20 and at least moderate pain (a score of 2) for at least 2 questions on activities

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Grade I and IV on the knee Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale
  2. Subject has clinically 3+ effusion of the target knee (stroke test grading system).
  3. Subject has significant (> 10⁰) valgus or varus deformities as evidenced by standard of care X-ray.
  4. Subject has had systemic or IA injection of corticosteroids in any joint within three months prior to screening.
  5. Viscosupplementation in any joint in the past six months.
  6. Subject has an increased risk for post- procedure bleeding (e.g., bleeding disorder or taking anticoagulants except low-dose aspirin).
  7. Subject had prior open surgery on the target knee within 12 months or knee arthroscopy within 6 months
  8. Subject has inflammatory disease of either knee other than OA.
  9. Subject with underlying medical conditions that could interfere with the evaluation of the outcome.
  10. Subject with positive pregnancy test, or breast feeding.
  11. Subject with plans to participate in other clinical trial involving medical or surgical intervention in the next 12 months.
  12. Subject with any condition (including cognitive impairment) that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives.
  13. Subject has rheumatoid arthritis or gout
  14. Subject has a history of or a current infection at the affected joint.
  15. Subject with plans to undergo any elective orthopedic surgery in the next 12 months.
  16. Subject requires pain management therapy (with the exception of acetaminophen) not related to the target knee.

Sites / Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center
  • MedSport University of Michigan Sports Medicine
  • Columbia Orthopedic Group
  • Hawkins Foundation

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP)

Normal Saline (NS)

Arm Description

3 Intra-articular (IA) injections at 1 week intervals

3 NS Intra-articular (IA) injections at 1 week intervals

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain Scores Measured by Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC) Survey
The WOMAC Pain score will be used to measure outcome, the score ranges from 0 to 20. The higher the score indicates greater pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
February 4, 2016
Last Updated
July 19, 2019
Sponsor
Arthrex, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02713542
Brief Title
Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) Intra-articular (IA) Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Official Title
Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) Intra-articular (IA) Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2016 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2, 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 30, 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Arthrex, Inc.

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study is primarily investigating the effectiveness of Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) Intra-articular (IA) in patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee.
Detailed Description
This study is a prospective, multi center randomized double blind, two arm study. 90 subjects will be randomized to receive injections of either Autologous Conditioned Plasma Intra-articular or the control.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Osteoarthritis

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
90 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
3 Intra-articular (IA) injections at 1 week intervals
Arm Title
Normal Saline (NS)
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
3 NS Intra-articular (IA) injections at 1 week intervals
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
ACP
Intervention Description
Autologous Conditioned Plasma
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo
Other Intervention Name(s)
Normal Saline
Intervention Description
Three Normal Saline IA injections of 3-8 mL at 1-week intervals.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain Scores Measured by Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC) Survey
Description
The WOMAC Pain score will be used to measure outcome, the score ranges from 0 to 20. The higher the score indicates greater pain.
Time Frame
6 month visit

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The subject is 18 to 70 years of age. The subject presents with complaints of continued pain of primary knee for at least 6 weeks. The subject has documented radiographs evidence of Osteoarthritis (OA) in the tibio-femoral or patella-femoral compartment of the target knee (Kellgren-Lawrence Grades II-III), using radiographs performed within 24 weeks of screening. The subject has a WOMAC pain score of at least 8 out of 20 and at least moderate pain (a score of 2) for at least 2 questions on activities Exclusion Criteria: Grade I and IV on the knee Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale Subject has clinically 3+ effusion of the target knee (stroke test grading system). Subject has significant (> 10⁰) valgus or varus deformities as evidenced by standard of care X-ray. Subject has had systemic or IA injection of corticosteroids in any joint within three months prior to screening. Viscosupplementation in any joint in the past six months. Subject has an increased risk for post- procedure bleeding (e.g., bleeding disorder or taking anticoagulants except low-dose aspirin). Subject had prior open surgery on the target knee within 12 months or knee arthroscopy within 6 months Subject has inflammatory disease of either knee other than OA. Subject with underlying medical conditions that could interfere with the evaluation of the outcome. Subject with positive pregnancy test, or breast feeding. Subject with plans to participate in other clinical trial involving medical or surgical intervention in the next 12 months. Subject with any condition (including cognitive impairment) that, in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives. Subject has rheumatoid arthritis or gout Subject has a history of or a current infection at the affected joint. Subject with plans to undergo any elective orthopedic surgery in the next 12 months. Subject requires pain management therapy (with the exception of acetaminophen) not related to the target knee.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Patrick Smith, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Columbias Orthopedic Group
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Rush University Medical Center
City
Chicago
State/Province
Illinois
ZIP/Postal Code
60612
Country
United States
Facility Name
MedSport University of Michigan Sports Medicine
City
Ann Arbor
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48106
Country
United States
Facility Name
Columbia Orthopedic Group
City
Columbia
State/Province
Missouri
ZIP/Postal Code
65201
Country
United States
Facility Name
Hawkins Foundation
City
Greenville
State/Province
South Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
29615
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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