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comparison of the effects of platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich fibrin and methylprednisolone injections in the treatment of knee arthrosis.

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
knee osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis of knee
Registration Number
IRCT20240223061090N1
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Patients based on ACR (American college of rheumatology) radiological criteria with knee Grade I, II and III osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are breastfeeding or pregnant
They have rheumatoid arthritis or severe heart disease.
Have a skin infection at the injection site
Be a consumer of immunosuppressive drugs or anticoagulants such as warfarin and heparin
A history of bleeding or a description of clotting disorders or anemia
Have current back pain with spreading to lower limbs
Have a history of knee surgery in the last three months
Have an active infection or malignancy within the previous 6 months
Substance abuse
Intra-articular corticosteroid injections in the last 2 months or hyaluronic acid in the last 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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