Hyaluronic acid

Generic Name
Hyaluronic acid
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C28H44N2O23
CAS Number
9004-61-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
S270N0TRQY
Background

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an anionic, nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan found in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues; it was first isolated in 1934. Karl Meyer and John Palmer obtained glycosaminoglycan (GAG) from the bovine eye, giving it the name “hyaluronic acid”. HA is involved in many important physiological processes, including but not limited to woun...

Indication

The intra-articular preparations of hyaluronic acid are indicated for knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid is used in cosmetic applications to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face, and as a dermal filler to correct facial imperfections or other imperfections on other parts of the body. It is frequently an ingredient ...

Associated Conditions
Actinic Keratosis (AK), Burns, Chronic Skin Ulcers, Conjunctivitis, Dehydration, Dermabrasion, Dermatosis, Dry Eyes, Facial Defect, Interstitial Cystitis, Keratoconjunctivitis, Ocular Irritation, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain of the knee, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Skin Burn, Skin Irritation, Skin fissures, Tissue Adhesions, Varicose Ulcers, Wound, Eye discomfort, Facial fine wrinkling, Sensation of burning in the eyes, Superficial Wounds
Associated Therapies
Dermal Filler, Promotion of wound healing, Synovial Fluid Lubrication

Effect of Ultrasound-guided Hyaluronic or Corticosteroid Injections in Patients With Chronic Subacromial Bursitis

First Posted Date
2016-03-08
Last Posted Date
2020-12-23
Lead Sponsor
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Target Recruit Count
207
Registration Number
NCT02702206
Locations
🇨🇳

Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

A Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Knee Osteoarthritis

First Posted Date
2015-10-20
Last Posted Date
2018-12-26
Lead Sponsor
Francisco Espinoza, MD
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT02580695
Locations
🇨🇱

Clinica Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile

Minimally Invasive Volume Augmentation of Papillae Around Implant Restorations With Hyaluronic Acid Injection

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-09-01
Last Posted Date
2016-09-20
Lead Sponsor
Malmö University
Target Recruit Count
22
Registration Number
NCT02536807
Locations
🇸🇪

School of Dentistry, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden

Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Injuries

First Posted Date
2015-06-09
Last Posted Date
2018-02-26
Lead Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Target Recruit Count
42
Registration Number
NCT02465853
Locations
🇨🇳

ChangGungMH, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

EuroPainClinics® Study II (Prospective Trial)

First Posted Date
2015-06-02
Last Posted Date
2022-01-03
Lead Sponsor
Europainclinics z.ú.
Target Recruit Count
300
Registration Number
NCT02459392
Locations
🇨🇿

Czech republic, Praha, Czechia

Role of Hyaluronic Acid in Bone Healing After Dental Extraction

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-01-05
Last Posted Date
2015-09-29
Lead Sponsor
Damascus University
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT02330822
Locations
🇸🇾

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Damascus Dental School, Damascus, Damscus, Syrian Arab Republic

Hylenex-Assisted Resuscitation in Kenya (HARK) Trial for the Management of Dehydration

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-10-16
Last Posted Date
2019-03-07
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Target Recruit Count
51
Registration Number
NCT02265575
Locations
🇰🇪

Sagam Community Hospital, Luanda, Kenya

Comparison of Autologous Platelet-rich Plasma With Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Joint

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-08-07
Last Posted Date
2015-12-10
Lead Sponsor
Samsung Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
110
Registration Number
NCT02211521
Locations
🇰🇷

Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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