Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:43 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 5:43 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03307668
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Aged from 18 to 55 years old;
2. Diagnosed with isolated knee cartilage defects in condyles of femur by arthroscopy, and the longest diameter is 1.1-2.2cm. The degree of the cartilage defects is Outerbridge IV degree or III degree but approximate to IV degree;
3. Outerbridge degree of cartilage in the other articular facet ≤Ⅱ;
4. Normal lower limb mechanical force line (varus or valgum \< 5°);
5. Skeletal mature;
6. 18Kg/M2 ≤ BMI ≤ 30Kg/M2;
7. Agree to sign the informed consent form;
8. Can cooperate in a post-operative rehabilitation program.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Superficial cartilage defects;
2. Concomitant with subchondral bone defect;
3. Varus or valgum \> 5°;
4. Serious meniscus injury;
5. Fractures around the knee;
6. Cannot join in the post-operative rehabilitation program;
7. The contralateral lower-limb cannot stand weight-bearing;
8. A history of knee surgery within 6 months;
9. Secondary arthritis affecting cartilage;
10. Serious arthrocleisis;
11. Undergoing clinical trial;
12. Serious illness of the heart, lung, and other vital organs;
13. Liver function test equal to two times or greater than the upper normal limits; serum creatinine equal to two times or greater than the upper normal limit;
14. Have a contagious disease;
15. Allergic to the agents;
16. Lactating or pregnant women;
17. Serious neuropathy or mental disease;
18. Be addicted with drug or alcohol.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
55 Years
Study:
NCT03307668
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03307668