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Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Compared to Saline Injection for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT06121882 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of a single autologous, intra-articular injection of MFat versus saline injection for the treatment of pain and function associated with K/L grade 2/3 knee Osteoarthritis. Participants will receive an injection of MFat or saline.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Saline Injection
- DEVICE Microfragmented Adipose Tissue derived using the Lipogems® System
Study Locations (16)
California
- CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center — Encinitas
- Horizon Clinical Research — La Mesa
Florida
- Andrews Research & Ed Foundation — Gulf Breeze
- Hospital for Special Surgery Florida — West Palm Beach
Louisiana
- Fascia Institute and Treatment (FIT) Center — Metairie
- Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute — New Orleans
Texas
- All American Ortho - NextStage Clinical Research — Houston
- Texas Center for Cell Therapy and Research, LLC — San Antonio
Arizona
- Arizona Bone, Joint and Sports Medicine Center LLC — Phoenix
Georgia
- Pinnacle Trials, Inc — Atlanta
Maryland
- Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine — Rockville
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester — Rochester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 173 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-03-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-06-23 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06121882
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06121882 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 173 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Lipogems International spa, which has 2 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Knee Osteoarthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Saline Injection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06121882 reports 16 study locations spanning 12 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Florida, Louisiana. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06121882 about?
NCT06121882 is a clinical study titled "Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Compared to Saline Injection for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis". The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of a single autologous, intra-articular injection of MFat versus saline injection for the treatment of pain and function associated with K/L grade 2/3 knee Osteoarthritis. Participants will receive an injection of MFat or saline.
What is the current status of trial NCT06121882?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 173 participants. The study started on 2024-03-15. Estimated completion is 2025-06-23.
What conditions does trial NCT06121882 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis, Osteo Arthritis Knee. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06121882?
The interventions under investigation include: Saline Injection (DRUG), Microfragmented Adipose Tissue derived using the Lipogems® System (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06121882?
This trial is sponsored by Lipogems International spa, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06121882 being conducted?
This trial has 16 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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