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Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 9 countries (most in United States (2), Croatia (2), Germany (2)). By phase: Phase 2 (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| FDG PET/MRI to Find Painful Inflammation in the Patellofemoral Joint | — | San Francisco, California | Recruiting | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Engineered cartilage grafts for treating knee osteoarthritis | Phase 2 | Vienna and 10 other locations | Recruiting | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Evaluating a new implant system for knee cartilage degeneration | — | La Mesa, California and 4 other locations | Recruiting | May 21, 2024 |
| Treatment for knee osteoarthritis using engineered cartilage from nasal cells | Phase 2 | Zagreb and 8 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Comparing PRP and HA injections for knee osteoarthritis | — | Bologna | Recruiting | Jun 24, 2021 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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FDG PET/MRI to Find Painful Inflammation in the Patellofemoral Joint
This study tests whether FDG PET/MRI can locate inflammation causing knee pain in people with patellofemoral joint osteoarthritis.
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Engineered cartilage grafts for treating knee osteoarthritis
This study is testing a new cartilage treatment made from nasal cells to see if it helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better compared to standard care options.
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Evaluating a new implant system for knee cartilage degeneration
This study is testing a new knee implant to see if it can help people with cartilage damage feel less pain and move better compared to a standard surgery.
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Treatment for knee osteoarthritis using engineered cartilage from nasal cells
This study is testing whether a new cartilage treatment made from nasal cells can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their knee function compared to standard injections.
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Comparing PRP and HA injections for knee osteoarthritis
This study is testing whether injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel better over two years.
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Quick answers
How many Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 9 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Croatia (2 trials), Germany (2 trials), Switzerland (2 trials), Italy (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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