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The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and effect of bone marrow-derived stem cells for the treatment of low back pain.


Clinical Trial Description

This study is a prospective, double blinded, randomized, cross over phase II study evaluating efficacy and safety of intra-articularly injected BM-MSCs in the treatment of painful facet joint arthropathy. Patients with mild to severe facet OA will be considered for this study. A total of 40 patients with diagnosis evidence of chronic low back pain associated with FJOA and positive outcome of a MBB will be recruited.After confirming eligibility, patients will be randomized to Arm A: Treatment or Arm B: DMSO. After 6 months, patients randomized to Arm B: DMSO will be unblinded and cross-over to Arm A: treatment then be followed for 12 months. ;


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NCT number NCT06001853
Study type Interventional
Source Mayo Clinic
Contact Wenchun Wu, MD, PhD
Phone 904-956-3043
Email Qu.Wenchun@Mayo.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Start date November 3, 2023
Completion date July 2026

See also
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