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NCT04929951 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

The Effect of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) on Shoulder Osteoarthritis

A Phase 1 study of Shoulder Pain and Osteoarthritis Shoulder, sponsored by Stanford University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
48
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04929951: Recruiting Phase 1 study of Shoulder Pain and Osteoarthritis Shoulder, sponsored by Stanford University.

NCT04929951 is a Phase 1 study of Shoulder Pain and Osteoarthritis Shoulder that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 48 participants, below the 99-participant average among 27 other Shoulder Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (52% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04929951, a Phase 1 study of Shoulder Pain and Osteoarthritis Shoulder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
48 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This is a non-surgical trial comparing the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with osteoarthritis treated with Intra-articular injection of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus conventional therapy of intra-articular injection of corticosteroid.

Primary Outcome

Patient reported outcome measure that reports shoulder pain and shoulder functionality

Interventions

  • BIOLOGICAL Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue
  • BIOLOGICAL Corticosteroid injection

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Stanford University - Stanford

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 48 participants
Start Date 2022-07-28
Est. Completion 2027-12-31
Phase Phase 1
Stanford University

1,744 total trials

What NCT04929951 shows while recruiting

NCT04929951 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 48 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 99-participant average among 27 other Shoulder Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (52% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Shoulder Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue is the first listed.

NCT04929951 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04929951 about?

NCT04929951 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) on Shoulder Osteoarthritis". This is a non-surgical trial comparing the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with osteoarthritis treated with Intra-articular injection of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus conventional therapy of intra-articular injection of corticosteroid.

What is the current status of trial NCT04929951?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2022-07-28. Estimated completion is 2027-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT04929951 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Shoulder Pain, Osteoarthritis Shoulder.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04929951?

The interventions under investigation include: Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue (BIOLOGICAL), Corticosteroid injection (BIOLOGICAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04929951?

This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04929951 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT04929951's enrollment target sits among peer trials

48 16th of 27 higher than 12 of 27 other Shoulder Pain trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04929951, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04929951 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.