🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-08-19

Nanochon Chondrograft First in Human (FIH) Early Feasibility Study (EFS) - Panama (NCT07542184)

A First in Human (FIH) Early Feasibility Study (EFS) to Evaluate the Safety and Performance of the Nanochon Chondrograft™ Implant for Re-surfacing of Cartilage Lesions

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: Nanochon, Inc.

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this First in Human study is to learn if the Nanochon Chondrograft Implant is a safe primary surgical treatment for participants with cartilage lesions in the knee. This study will include males and females between the ages of 22 and 60.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: The Panama Clinic — Panama City, Provincia de Panamá

Age range: 22 Years to 60 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • The Panama Clinic — Panama City, Provincia de Panamá

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (615) 483-7438

Email: Heather@Nanochon.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗