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Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement Clinical Trial in Norwood, MA

Access cutting-edge hoffa's fat pad impingement treatment through this phase 4 clinical trial at a research site in Norwood. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Norwood

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

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  • Expert Medical Care

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  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Norwood site if eligible
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About This Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement Study in Norwood

The aim of the study is to investigate treatment outcomes for refractory anterior knee pain due to Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement (HFPI) in young female athletes. Specifically, the study team will study pediatric female athletes with HFPI, and treatment outcomes of US-guided Hoffa's Fat Pad (HFP) corticosteroid injection compared to standard care (physical therapy, bracing, no injection) and saline injection. There will be two arms in this study, 1, a corticosteroid injection and physical therapy and 2, physical therapy and a saline injection. The intent of this study is to measure treatment outcomes, and the research team is not looking at the safety and effectiveness of the lidocaine-methylprednisolone mixture.

Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical diagnosis of HFPI (defined as pain to palpation over the medial or lateral aspect of the infrapatellar fat pad, and/or positive hoffa test which is performed by exerting direct pressure over the infrapatellar fat pad as the knee is passively moved from flexion to extension; pain is positive hoffa test)
Age 12-18 years
Patients who identify as female
Organized sports participation is defined as any adult-led game or sport in which three or more people play and/or practice together regularly in a league or association or an adult-led individual athletic activity. Non-organized sport is excluded such as free play.
Xray and non-contrast MRI of the knee must have been completed for the symptomatic knee
Must have completed physician-prescribed course of physical therapy for 6-8 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

History of patellar dislocation or subluxation, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, patellar tendinitis/tendinosis, quadriceps tendinitis/tendinosis, medial plica syndrome, osteochondritis dessicans (OCD) of the knee, knee osteoarthritis, prior knee surgery
Other concurrent knee derangement such as meniscus or ligament tears
Radiographic evidence of bony abnormalities other than lateral patellar tilt, patella alta/baja, trochlear dysplasia
MR positive for internal knee joint derangement, synovitis/inflammatory changes/effusion, OCD
Patients receiving other knee injections during the study time period (i.e., viscosupplementation injection, Toradol injection)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Norwood?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07255248) has an active research site in Norwood, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement Treatment Options in Norwood, MA

If you're searching for hoffa's fat pad impingement treatment options in Norwood, MA, this clinical trial (NCT07255248) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Norwood research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 4 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced hoffa's fat pad impingement specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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