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Comparison of the Effects of Single Versus Triple Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis
Registration Number
NCT06408922
Lead Sponsor
Izmir Democracy University
Brief Summary

80 patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis were randomized into two groups: patients in Group 1 received a single intraarticular injection of PRP whereas those in group 2 were administered three intraarticular injections of PRP within an interval of 2 weeks between each application. Patients were evaluated before the treatment and at the 6 month after the treatment with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and The Western Ontario and MacMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • ages of 35 and 80
  • Kellgren-Lawrence grade of 2, 3, or 4
Exclusion Criteria
  • rheumatic diseases, coagulopathies, severe cardiovascular diseases, local infections, malignancies, immunodeficiency, schizophrenia, mental retardation, anticoagulant therapy, a hemoglobin concentration of 11 g/dL and platelets of 150,000/L, a history of severe trauma, or a history of hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid injection within the previous 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Western Ontario and MacMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Indexbaseline and 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)baseline and 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital

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Izmir, Turkey

Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital
🇹🇷Izmir, Turkey

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