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Knee OsteoarthritisNCT04427657

Use of Lipogems for Knee Osteoarthritis

A study testing autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®). and arthroscopic debridment in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio at 2 sites in Italy.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Lipogems system consist in the use of a monouse kit for liposuction, processing and administration of adipose tissue. The use of the final product (microfragmented adipose tissue,not expanded) shoud promote the natural joint homeostasis, associated with a clinical improvement Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Knee Osteoarthritis
What is being tested?
autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®). and arthroscopic debridment
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
78 participants
Where
2 sitesItaly
Study dates
8 Nov 2018to 1 Dec 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 45 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • patients with knee osteoarthritis grade III e IV Kellgren-Lawrence,
  • age between 45 and 75,
  • pain ≥ 6 VAS scale,
  • no ligamentous instability,axial deviation less than 10°
  • BMI between 18 and 30,
  • International Normalized Ratio (INR) < 1.5

Who cannot join

  • previous traumatic lesion (tibial fracture, osteothomy) of the knee
  • osteonecrosis
  • meniscal surgery in the previous 6 weeks
  • chemiotherapy, radioteherapy
  • diabetes
  • alchoolism, psichiatric disease,drug addiction
  • coagulation disorders
  • pregnancy

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Italy2 sites
  • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi

    Milan, 20161

  • Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi

    Milan, 20161

Other trials in Italy

About this study

Official title: Adipose Microfragmented Autologous Tissue for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Lipogems system consist in the use of a monouse kit for liposuction, processing and administration of adipose tissue. The use of the final product (microfragmented adipose tissue,not expanded) shoud promote the natural joint homeostasis, associated with a clinical improvement

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The Objectiveof the study is to analyse the therapeutic role of microfragmented autologous tissue for the treatment of the knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Main purpose: Symptomatic and functional evaluation at 6 months by comparison of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score(KOOS) recorded between two groups (6±1 months) undergoing arthroscopic debridement ± injection of autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®).

Secondary Purposes: Evaluation of possible radiological changes pre-operative and after 6±1 months by means of MagneticResonanceImage analysis. Symptomatic and functional evaluation at 6±1 months by means of VisualAnalogueScale, KneeSocietyScore, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC). Reduction of anti-inflammatory drugs (pre-intervention versus 6±1 months). Evaluation "quality-adjusted life years" (QUALY) in relation to the questionnaire SatisfactioForm-12 (pre-intervention vs 6±1 months). Check for any adverse effects directly related to the use of micro-fragmented adipose tissue. Changes in serum levels of biomarkers related to OA (CollagenType II C-Telopeptide (CTX-II), collagen type III N-propeptide (PIIINP)) will be evaluated (pre-intervention vs 6±1 months).

The study is an interventional, prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Controls: n = 39 patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing arthroscopic debridement. Cases: n = 39 patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing arthroscopic debridement surgery + intrarticular injection of autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®).

Surgical technique: patient in supine position. A double contemporary operating fields is made under sedation. During arthroscopic debridement is made an injection of local anesthetic at the dermal level with a subcutaneous infiltration of Klein solution. The plastic surgeon wait for about 5 minutes for vasoconstriction and then start with liposuction of about 60 ml of adipose tissue. Then lipoaspirate was processed with Lipogems® technique that consist in a mechanical fragmentation, physiological washing and filter passage of the lipoaspirate. A volume of 8-9 ml of microfragmented adipose tissue was injected intra-articulary after arthroscopic debridement.

Being tested
autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®)., arthroscopic debridment
Medical subject headings
Osteoarthritis, Knee

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®).Procedure or surgery

    patient in supine position. A double contemporary operating fields is made under sedation. During arthroscopic debridement is made an injection of local anesthetic at the dermal level with a subcutaneous infiltration of Klein solution. The plastic surgeon wait for about 5 minutes for vasoconstriction and then start with liposuction of about 60 ml of adipose tissue. Then lipoaspirate was processed with Lipogems® technique that consist in a mechanical fragmentation, physiological washing and filter passage of the lipoaspirate. A volume of 8-9 ml of microfragmented adipose tissue was injected intra-articulary after arthroscopic debridement.

  • arthroscopic debridmentProcedure or surgery

    patient in supine position. Under sedation is perform an arthroscopic debridement

Study groups in NCT04427657
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ControlsActive comparator39 patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing arthroscopic debridement
Receives: Procedure: arthroscopic debridment
CasesExperimental39 patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing arthroscopic debridement surgery + intrarticular injection of autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®).
Receives: Procedure: autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®).

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Symptomatic and functional evaluation at 6 months by comparison of the KOOS score recorded between the two groups

    Symptomatic and functional evaluation at 6 months by comparison of the KOOS score recorded between two groups (6±1 months) undergoing arthroscopic debridement ± injection of autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®).

    Measured: 6 month

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Radiological changes at 6 month recorded between the two groups

    Evaluation of possible radiological changes pre-operative and after 6±1 months by means of MagneticResonanceImaging analysis.

    Measured: 6 month

  2. Functional changes at 6 month recorded between the two groups

    Symptomatic and functional evaluation at 6±1 months by means of Proms that inclued questionnaire about quality of life (SF-12, WOMAC)

    Measured: 6 month

  3. Serum changes at 6 month recorded between the two groups

    Changes in serum levels of biomarkers related to Osteoarthritis (collagen type II C-telopeptide(CTx-II),collagen type III N-propeptide( PIIINP)) will be evaluated (pre-intervention vs 6±1 months).

    Measured: 6 month

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Jun 2020
  2. Study start8 Nov 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2019
  4. Study completion1 Dec 2020

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
78 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04427657
Sponsor's protocol ID
LipoOA
Status last verified
Dec 2020
First submitted
22 Apr 2020
Last updated
6 Jul 2021
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue (Lipogems®). and arthroscopic debridment in people with Knee Osteoarthritis, run by I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio at 2 sites in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jul 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Symptomatic and functional evaluation at 6 months by comparison of the KOOS score recorded between the two groups (time frame: 6 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Jul 2021.

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