Effect of Different Injection Regimens of Autologous Conditioned Plasma for Knee Osteoarthritis

Last updated: February 6, 2025
Sponsor: Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2/3

Condition

Osteoarthritis

Knee Injuries

Treatment

Hyaluronan

Autologous conditioned plasma

Clinical Study ID

NCT03889925
1379083
  • Ages 30-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The clinical efficacy of hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid injections has been reported, but effects are short lived. This has led to the development of additional injection options such as autologous derived blood products which have been documented to alleviate symptoms related to knee osteoarthritis, with recent comparative studies suggesting a greater, long-lasting effect with these blood derived products like platelet rich plasma (PRP) [2-8]. One clinically-developed preparation of platelet rich plasma, named autologous conditioned plasma (ACP), has randomized controlled trial data proving efficacy [4,9]. Clinical use of platelet rich plasma for knee arthritis typically involves a 3-injection series over 3 weeks, i.e. an injection once a week for three weeks. The main objective of this study is to determine if hyaluronic acid (HA) injected at the same time as autologous conditioned plasma (ACP), a leukocyte-poor platelet rich plasma product, will improve the performance of ACP in the treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. It is hypothesized that the injection of hyaluronic acid will improve the efficacy of ACP.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients between the ages of 30 and 80

  • Documented radiographic evidence of OA in the tibiofemoral or patellofemoralcompartment of the involved knee (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 1-4)

  • Patients must have a documented diagnosis of primary OA for at least 6 weeks.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have had viscosupplementation in the involved knee in the past 6months.

  • Any patient who has had a corticosteroid injection in any joint within 3-monthsprior to screening will be excluded.

  • Patients with gout or rheumatologic disease will be excluded. Patients who have hada previous negative experience with HA.

  • Any patient who will have difficulty obtaining internet access, does not have anactive e-mail address, or is unable to comprehend study documents or give informedconsent will be excluded.

Study Design

Total Participants: 64
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Hyaluronan
Phase: 2/3
Study Start date:
March 15, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
October 17, 2022

Study Description

Patients between the ages of 30 and 80 who have documented radiographic evidence of OA in the tibiofemoral or patellofemoral compartment of the target knee (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 1-4) will be screened for participation in this study. Patients must have a documented diagnosis of primary OA for at least six weeks. 80 patients will be recruited through the Andrews Institute physician practices. The study design will be a randomized control trial. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will have the study explained in detail, and informed consent will be obtained as outlined above. Participants will complete patient-reported outcome questionnaires prior to their injection. The questionnaires will include the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Evaluation Form (IKDC), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Participants will also complete these questionnaires at 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after the final injection. A trained medical professional will draw blood from the patient's arm, and the blood will be spun in a centrifuge for 5 minutes at 1500 RPM. The platelets will then be separated for injection into the patient's knee. The treating physician will then inject the ACP into the involved knee joint following standard aseptic technique per the physician's standard of care. This entire process will be completed in a single patient visit. Any unused portion of a sample in the physician's office will be disposed of through standard biohazard waste disposal systems as required by law. Group 1 [ACP]: Will receive three intra-articular injections of autologous conditioned plasma dosed once a week for three weeks. Group 2 [ACP-HA]: Will receive two intra-articular injections of autologous conditioned plasma and hyaluronic acid once a week for two weeks and a third injection on the third week of ACP.

Connect with a study center

  • Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

    Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561
    United States

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