Plain-English translation of NCT07094100 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing a new surgical treatment called tissue-engineered cartilage to repair damaged knee cartilage. Doctors will take a small sample of bone marrow from your body, grow new cartilage tissue in the laboratory using your own cells, and then surgically place that new cartilage into the damaged area of your knee. The goal is to restore normal knee function and prevent future arthritis.
When cartilage in your joints is damaged, your body cannot naturally repair it very well, and the damage often gets worse over time. Traditional surgical options work only for small injuries and don't always have good long-term results. This new treatment may offer a better solution by using your own cells to build replacement cartilage that can last longer and function more like healthy natural cartilage.
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If you qualify, the research team will first take a bone marrow sample from your hip bone (a minimally invasive procedure). Your cells will then be taken to the laboratory where they will be grown and developed into cartilage tissue over several weeks. Once the new cartilage is ready, you will have surgery to place it into your damaged knee. After surgery, you will need to commit to a strict rehabilitation program with exercises and follow-up visits to monitor your recovery and how well the new cartilage is working.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Sponsor
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
April 2026
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Wenjie Ren
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College
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