Knee artery procedure for long-lasting knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at whether blocking small blood vessels in the knee (genicular artery embolisation) can reduce pain from knee osteoarthritis when other non-surgical treatments haven't helped. It also checks safety and whether people can tolerate the imaging tests needed for the procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You can sign informed consent and understand what the study involves
- You’re 45 years old or older
- Your knee arthritis on X-ray is mild to moderate (grade 1–3), not severe (grade 4)
- You’ve had knee pain for at least 3 months and tried non-surgical options (like physical therapy, steroid shots, weight loss, or PRP) without enough relief
- Your pain is significant (VAS pain score of at least 50 out of 100)
- You can lie flat for about 6 hours (or can describe what would prevent it)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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