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NCT02659215 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
HyaloFAST Trial for Repair of Articular Cartilage in the Knee
A NA study of Defect of Articular Cartilage, sponsored by Anika Therapeutics.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 200
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
NCT02659215: Active NA study of Defect of Articular Cartilage, sponsored by Anika Therapeutics.
NCT02659215 is a NA study of Defect of Articular Cartilage that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Anika Therapeutics. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 14 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02659215, a NA study of Defect of Articular Cartilage, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Anika Therapeutics.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Hyalofast® scaffold with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) compared to microfracture in the treatment of symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee.
Primary Outcome
Co-primary endpoint
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Microfracture
- DEVICE Hyalofast
Study Locations (20)
California
- Axis Clinical Trials - Los Angeles
- Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic - Los Angeles
- BioSolutions Clinical Research Center - San Diego
- New Hope Research Development - Tarzana
Florida
- Paramount Trials, LLC - Miami
- Suncoast Clinical Research - New Port Richey
Louisiana
- Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge
- Covington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute - Covington
Texas
- Austin Ortho Biologics / Seton Medical Center Austin - Austin
- Baylor Scott & White - Temple
Arizona
- Physicians Research Group - Tempe
Connecticut
- Orthopedic Foundation - Stamford
Illinois
- OrthoIllinois - Rockford
Nevada
- Clinical Research Center of Nevada - Las Vegas
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT02659215 still lists
NCT02659215 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Defect of Articular Cartilage appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Microfracture is the first listed.
NCT02659215 names 20 study sites across 14 states, led by California, Florida, Louisiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02659215 about?
NCT02659215 is a clinical study titled "HyaloFAST Trial for Repair of Articular Cartilage in the Knee". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Hyalofast® scaffold with bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) compared to microfracture in the treatment of symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee.
What is the current status of trial NCT02659215?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2015-12. Estimated completion is 2026-06-30.
What conditions does trial NCT02659215 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Defect of Articular Cartilage.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02659215?
The interventions under investigation include: Microfracture (PROCEDURE), Hyalofast (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02659215?
This trial is sponsored by Anika Therapeutics, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02659215 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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