How many stem-cell trials for Hip Osteoarthritis are recruiting right now?
Right now 3 of 12 records (25%) carry recruiting status; the rest are completed, finished enrolling or stopped. Snapshot 2026-08-29.
Who these studies will actually take
Trials specify radiographic grade, pain thresholds and exclude those already listed for arthroplasty. Because hip replacement is highly effective, ethics committees scrutinise trials that might delay a proven operation.
The studies currently enrolling
| Study | Phase | Status | Planned n | Lead sponsor | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02844764 — Safety & Effectiveness of Autologous Regenerative Cell Therapy on Pain & Inflammation of Osteoarthritis of the Hip | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 4,000 | VivaTech International, Inc. | 2015-07 |
| NCT05507099 — Stem Cell Study in Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip Joints | Phase 2 | Recruiting | 400 | Grigory Karmy | 2022-08-23 |
| NCT05246813 — Metabolic Profiling of Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Clonal Hematopoiesis (CHIP) | n/a | Recruiting | 24 | Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden | 2022-02-11 |
What recruiting does and does not mean
The status field tracks paperwork, not promise. What matters underneath it is the eligibility list, the outcome measures the sponsor committed to, and whether a site near you is actually enrolling, all of which sit on the registry record itself.
Sites sit in 5 countries, led by United States. Travelling for a trial rarely works unless the site has confirmed in writing that it can enrol non-residents and fund the follow-up schedule.
Who is running the studies here
Lead sponsors appearing most often for this condition. Useful for one specific check: whether the entity quoting research at you appears anywhere in it.
- Medical University of Warsaw — 2 registered records
- Sanford Health — 1 registered record
- VivaTech International, Inc. — 1 registered record
- Mayo Clinic — 1 registered record
- Regenerative Pain Center, Illinois — 1 registered record
- Grigory Karmy — 1 registered record
Frequently asked
How many stem-cell trials for Hip Osteoarthritis are recruiting right now?
3 of 12 registered records (2026-08-29).
Can I join one of these trials?
That depends entirely on the written criteria — age, disease stage, prior treatment and often geography. The site's study coordinator is the only reliable source on current capacity.
Do trials charge participants?
Trial participation is normally free of charge for the intervention under study; some studies even reimburse travel. Payment demands invert that relationship and should stop the conversation.
Registry and literature counts retrieved 2026-08-29 (ClinicalTrials.gov API v2; PubMed E-utilities). Registration or publication volume measures research activity, not effectiveness or approval. Educational information — not medical advice; verify product, indication, legal pathway and evidence with an independent qualified physician. Page generated 2026-08-29. See our editorial standards.