MRI-guided artery blockage procedure for long-term joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether an MRI scan that looks at blood flow can help target a joint embolization procedure to reduce chronic shoulder, hip, or knee pain. It first uses MRI to find signs of increased blood flow, then may use the findings to guide treatment if you qualify.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran who receives care through the VA system
- You have had chronic shoulder, hip, or knee pain for at least 1 year
- Your previous X-ray, CT, or MRI shows mild to moderate wear-and-tear changes
- At least one standard treatment has not helped (like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory pills, or steroid shots)
- A clinical provider has ordered an MRI of your painful joint
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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