Cartilage Diseases clinical trials
The registry lists 38 studies for Cartilage Diseases across more than 10 countries. 3 are recruiting or about to start. 25 of them are mainly about Cartilage Diseases (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-05. Counting its 2 narrower conditions too, such as Osteochondritis Dissecans: 70 studies, 12 open.
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Who runs them
Tetec AG (6) · Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (4) · Alkemira SA (3) · Scuderi, Gaetano J., M.D. (2) · Vericel Corporation (2) · Sheba Medical Center (1) · Sharp HealthCare (1) · Geistlich Pharma AG (1)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Cartilage Diseases studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
| Drug | Open | Phase 3 | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoprofen | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Platelet rich plasma | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Solizmestrocel | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
The study
- Feb 2027Long-term Outcome Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation Delivered on Biomaterial · Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Who these studies take
Of the 2 Cartilage Diseases studies recruiting now, 0 (0%) set no upper age limit and 1 (50%) stop at 75 or younger. 1 (50%) take children under 18. 0 (0%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 0 (0%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 18 | 2 (100%) | 2 (100%) |
| 30 | 2 (100%) | 2 (100%) |
| 40 | 2 (100%) | 2 (100%) |
| 50 | 2 (100%) | 2 (100%) |
| 65 | 2 (100%) | 2 (100%) |
| 75 | 1 (50%) | 1 (50%) |
| 85 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Across all 38 studies, recruiting or not: 63% stop at 75 or younger and 50% at 65; 34% take children; 5% are for women only and 0% for men only; 16% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 38 of 38. search them.
- A Study of MACI in Patients Aged 17 to 65 Years With Symptomatic Chondral or Osteochondral Defects of the AnkleRecruitingNCT06915233Phase 31 country
- Long-term Outcome Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation Delivered on BiomaterialNot yet recruitingNCT06238947
- Early MOtion Total Ankle ArtroplastyRecruitingNCT06525545Not applicable1 country
- Efficacy and Safety of Ketoprofen Topical Patch 20% in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Ankle Sprain or StrainCompletedNCT00351104Phase 31 country
- Ketoprofen Topical Patch 20% in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Shoulder, Elbow or Knee Tendonitis or BursitisCompletedNCT00352625Phase 31 country
- Efficacy and Safety of Ketoprofen Topical Patch 20% in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Shoulder, Elbow or Knee Tendonitis or BursitisTerminatedNCT00426985Phase 31 country
- Efficacy of Intra-articular Collagen Injection in Patients With Knee Joint Pain Compared to Normal Saline InjectionCompletedNCT02539095Phase 41 country
- Clinical Study of Chondro-Gide® for Large Chondral Lesions in the KneeTerminatedNCT04537013Not applicable3 countries
- Non-interventional Study in Pediatric Patients Treated With NOVOCART Inject in the KneeWithdrawnNCT053918411 country
- Evaluation of Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee in the Form of Chondromalacia of the Articular Cartilage Treated in the Arthroscopic Technique With the Use of:Autogenous Transplantation of Fragmented Adipose Tissue,PRP GF,Mesenchymal Cells,Hyaluronic Acid-low Molecular Weight and Cross-linkedCompletedNCT07110402Not applicable1 country
- Assessing Impact of Myofascial Release Versus Dry Needling for Chondromalacia in Adult FemalesCompletedNCT06980883Not applicable1 country
- Non-interventional Study With NOVOCART® 3D for the Treatment of Cartilage Defects of the Knee in Pediatric PatientsActive, not recruitingNCT041862081 country
- BioPoly® RS Partial Resurfacing Patella Registry StudyCompletedNCT029913001 country
- All Autologous Cartilage Regeneration in the Treatment of the Knee Cartilage DefectsCompletedNCT04785092Not applicable1 country
- Evaluation of the Agili-C Biphasic Implant in the Knee JointCompletedNCT01471236Not applicable8 countries
- Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia PatellaeActive, not recruitingNCT06561568Not applicable1 country
- The Objectives of the Cartilage Repair Registry is to Report Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Cartilage Repair Procedures in Registry PatientsCompletedNCT001406341 country
- The ChAMP (Chondral Lesions And Meniscus Procedures) TrialCompletedNCT01527201Not applicable1 country
- Adipose-derived MSCs After Enzymatic Digestion vs. Mechanically Fragmented Fat Transfer in Knee Osteoarthritis TreatmentStatus unknownNCT04675359Phase 4
- Non-interventional Study With NOVOCART® Basic in Patients Treated for Cartilage Defects in the Knee With MACCompletedNCT038086232 countries
- Observational Study With NOVOCART® Inject in the Reconstruction of the Hip Joint With Full Thickness Cartilage DefectsCompletedNCT021793461 country
- Non-interventional Study With NOVOCART® Inject in the Reconstruction of the Knee Cartilage DefectsCompletedNCT029411201 country
- Non-Interventional Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of NOVOCART 3D in Patients With Cartilage DefectsCompletedNCT023486971 country
- Post-op Treatment With Hyaluronic Acid InjectionsTerminatedNCT01256788Not applicable1 country
- Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) vs Viscosupplementation for the Treatment of Early Knee Articular Degenerative PathologyCompletedNCT02135367Not applicable1 country
- IRF-PAI Functional Outcomes Data(With FIM Instrument Variables)TerminatedNCT017790371 country
- Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation in Articular Cartilage DefectCompletedNCT02291926Phase 11 country
- Effect of Pulsed Signal Therapy in Patella ChondromalaciaCompletedNCT02012413Not applicable1 country
- Periacetabular Osteotomy With Versus Without Adjunctive Hip ArthroscopyStatus unknownNCT02790749Not applicable
- Autologous Cell-derived Tissue Engineered Cartilage for Repairing Articular Cartilage LesionsStatus unknownNCT02770209Not applicable
- Efficacy of Peroperative Suction Drain Usage in Arthroscopic Knee SurgeryCompletedNCT02752581Not applicable
- Prevalence of Chondromalacia Patella Among Adolescent Dancers - Correlation Between Symptoms and Sonography FindingsStatus unknownNCT026069421 country
- Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Repairing Articular Cartilage in GonarthrosisCompletedNCT01227694Phase 1/21 country
- Assessment of Outcome of Meniscus Repair With or Without Platelet Rich PlasmaWithdrawnNCT00961597Not applicable1 country
- Ketoprofen 10% Cream for Treatment of Pain Associated With Mild to Moderate Acute Soft Tissue InjuryCompletedNCT00765700Phase 31 country
- A Study of Orthotic Shoe Inserts for Controlling Osteoarthritic Knee PainCompletedNCT00076453Not applicable1 country
- Molecular Biomarkers Associated With Degenerative Joint Disease in the KneeCompletedNCT01006278
- Sampling Biomarkers in Meniscus Injury to the KneeCompletedNCT00836966