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PRP vs Corticosteroid Injections for Shoulder Osteoarthritis (PRP Trial)
PRP Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether a new treatment, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from autologous blood, is effective in treating shoulder OA in young active duty and civilian populations.
PRP Trial Eligibility Criteria
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You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPRP Trial Timeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.PRP Trial Design
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- I do not have any serious health conditions that could affect my participation.I am between 18 and 70 years old.I had shoulder surgery within the last year.I had a bad reaction to a previous steroid or PRP shot.I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.I have had a shoulder injection in the last 3 months.I am currently pregnant or nursing.My shoulder arthritis hasn't improved with standard treatments.I have had joint replacement surgery on my shoulder.I have diabetes.I am currently taking prescription pain medication.I have shoulder pain from mild to moderate arthritis.Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.I have an inflammatory joint condition.
- Group 1: Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Group
- Group 2: Delayed Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Group upon Corticosteroid Injection Failure
- Group 3: Corticosteroid Injection Group
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can octogenarians participate in this experiment?
"This trial is open to adults aged 18-70."
If I meet the qualifications, could I enroll in this research project?
"To be eligible for this clinical trial, potential participants must experience pain and fall in the age demographic of 18 to 70. A total of 600 individuals are being enrolled in the study."
Are PRP injections associated with high levels of risk?
"There is some efficacy data and multiple rounds of safety data, so on our scale at Power, we rate the Platelet Rich Plasma Injection as a 3."
Are we currently enrolling patients for this research?
"The clinical trial in question, while no longer recruiting patients, was actively doing so at some point in the past. As it stands, 1007 other trials are still seeking participants."
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