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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 1
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-75
SponsorStanford University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age between 25 and 75 years-old

Diagnosis of pre-existing osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint

Working understanding of the English language and able to fully understand the procedure

Capable of providing informed consent

Disqualifiers

Age < 25 or > 75 years old

Radiographs demonstrating either no, little osteoarthritis, severe(bone on bone) osteoarthritis

Prior total or partial joint replacement surgery or surgery involving cartilage regeneration

Previous cortisone, PRP or Hyaluronic acid intra-articular injection within the last 3 months

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue
  • Corticosteroid injection

Treatment groups

48 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators