Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroids in Hip Osteoarthritis Pain
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Prospective, single-center that may go on to being multicenter, randomized trial comparing platelet rich plasma (PRP) versus corticosteroid injection for the treatment of symptoms of Hip osteoarthritis. The purpose of the study is to determine which therapy provides a greater reduction in patient reported outcome measures of pain and function.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study * Male or female, aged 21-80 years * Radiographic diagnosis of Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade of II or III Hip osteoarthritis * Indicated for a Hip injection to treat Hip OA symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * Any injections into the target Hip within three months * Current overlying skin infection * Current or previous diagnosis of "chronic pain" * Opioid tolerant at time of screening (for a week or longer, at least 60 mg of morphine daily, or at least 30 mg of oral oxycodone daily, or at least 8 mg of oral hydromorphone daily or an equianalgesic dose of another opioid.) * Allergy to any potential ingredients or medications utilized in any of the two groups * Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention for pain * Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus * If female, pregnant or planning to be pregnant wit