Plain-English translation of NCT07320118 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is an observational study that follows two groups of people: those who have already had a cartilage repair procedure called autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), and those who received other treatments instead. The goal is to understand whether having this cartilage repair surgery early on can help prevent or delay osteoarthritis from developing in the future.
Osteoarthritis is a common condition where cartilage in joints gradually breaks down, causing pain and stiffness. Researchers want to know whether fixing cartilage damage early through this treatment can prevent the disease from progressing later in life.
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Researchers will monitor your health over time by reviewing your medical records and checking in on how your knee is doing. You won't be receiving a new treatment—instead, the study team will track your progress and compare outcomes between people who had the cartilage repair surgery and those who had other treatments, to see which approach helps prevent arthritis best.
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United Kingdom
Collaborators
Keele University
Enrollment target
~650 participants
Started
April 2010
Primary completion
January 2030
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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