Using a combination of PRP and cross-linked hyaluronic acid to treat knee osteoarthritis

Multicenter, Randomized Double-blind Study to Compare the Safety and Performance of a Combination of A-PRP and XLHA Prepared With the RegenMatrix Medical Device, to Hylan G-F 20 XLHA and Placebo to Treat Moderate/Severe Knee Osteoarthritis

Not applicable Interventional Regen Lab SA · NCT05727371

This study is testing if a single injection that combines a special type of gel with your own blood can help people with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their quality of life.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment280 (estimated)
Ages40 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
SponsorRegen Lab SA Industry-sponsored
Locations3 sites (Dijon, DE and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05727371 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of a single injection combining cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis. It is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, three-arm study comparing the experimental treatment against a reference treatment and a placebo. The study will assess pain reduction and quality of life improvements at multiple time points, including Day 0, Month 1, Month 3, and Month 6. Additionally, a subset of participants will undergo gait analysis to evaluate functional benefits.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis (grade III-IV) who experience significant pain and reduced joint function.

Not a fit: Patients with mild knee osteoarthritis (grade I or II) or those planning knee surgery within the next six months may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar approaches using PRP and hyaluronic acid, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Tibiofemoral knee osteoarthrosis according to ACR criteria
* Tibiofemoral knee osteoarthrosis grade 3-4 according to the Kellgren \& Lawrence grading scale, as defined on knee radiographs (less than 3 months old: face view, schuss view, profile and patellar axial view at 30°)
* Symptomatic knee osteoarthrosis as evidenced by pain on walking (WOMAC A1 assessed in the last 24 hours on a scale of 0 to 100 mm: 50 ≤ DM 90 or reduced joint function (WOMAC C total score assessed or within the previous 24 hours based on a scale of 0-100-mm: 50 ≤ WOMAC C ≤ 90)
* Patient able to understand the requirements of the trial and who has signed a free and informed consent prior to study entry
* Patient able to read and understand the written instructions
* Patient able to complete the self-assessment questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

* Tibiofemoral knee osteoarthrosis grade I or II according to the Kellgren and Lawrence grading scale
* Knee surgery planned in the next 6 months
* Patient affected by autoimmune disease (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's disease and Bechterew's syndrome)
* Chronic inflammatory rheumatism other than arthritis (polyarthrosis, etc.)
* Patient affected by a knee infection in the past 6 months
* Clinical signs of local knee inflammation (redness or warmth of the knee joint)
* Last PRP or PRP/HA injection received in the last year
* Last viscosupplementation received in the past 6 months
* Last corticosteroid injection received in the past 3 months
* Use of gluco-corticosteroids (except inhaled) and level III analgesics in the last 3 months and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in the last 2 weeks
* Treatment with AAAL initiated within the last 6 months
* History of allergy to hyaluronic acid
* Hematologic or clotting disorders (thrombocytopenia) or blood coagulation (deficit-blood dyscrasia)
* Patients with coagulation times outside the reference values
* Anemia (HGB\<10 g/dl)
* Venous or lymphatic stasis in the corresponding limb
* Malignant diseases (especially bone or haematological)
* Patients with serious, no-stabilized pathologies (cardiovascular disease, active peptic ulcer, digestive hemorrhage)
* Acute infection
* Patients with cancer or with an immuno-deprassant treatment ongoing
* Participation in another clinical trial for osteoarthritis of the knee in the last year
* Participation in another clinical trial, ongoing or completed within the last 3 months
* Patient unable to comply with the constraints of the protocol, in particular a patient whose mental state does not allow him/her to patient's mental state does not allow him/her to understand the nature, objectives and possible consequences of the study
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women or women who expect to become pregnant during the study
* Any other reason which may interfere with the proper conduct of the study, in the investigator's opinion

Where this trial is running

Dijon, DE and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Knee Osteoarthritisplatelet-rich plasmacross-linked hyaluronic acidknee osteoarthritis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.