NCT04929951 · Stanford University
The Effect of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT) on Shoulder Osteoarthritis
What this study is about
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.
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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.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- 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
- Able to complete online, in-person or phone surveys for the purposes of follow-up
- Capable of understanding pre- and post-procedure care instructions
- Ambulatory at baseline
- Previous trial and failure of conservative therapy consisting of a minimum of 6 weeks of physical therapy and trial of anti-inflammatory medications if not contraindicated, with or without concomitant bracing and/or injections.
Exclusion criteria
- 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
- Co-morbidity with the rheumatologic condition, inflammatory arthritis
- Currently undergoing immunomodulatory therapy
- Uncontrolled endocrine disorder
- BMI \>40 or joint space not visible by ultrasound
- Current diagnosis of osteomyelitis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1, -2) and/or hepatitis C (HCV), infection, and poorly controlled diabetes (HgA1C \>7.0)
- Pregnancy or planned pregnancy
- previous stem cell injection into treatment joint
- Patient scheduled to undergo any concomitant shoulder surgical procedures or other surgery which may affect outcomes.
- Coagulopathy or anticoagulant treatment
- Chronic pain involving multiple body parts or opioid medication management
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- Concomitant massive(2 tendons with retraction), complete rotator cuff tendon tear
Where
- Stanford, California
Frequently asked questions
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Oct 30, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations