Nonsurgical injections to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called transcatheter arterial micro-embolization (a targeted injection done through blood vessels) to lessen pain from knee osteoarthritis. It may help people who still have significant pain despite standard “non-surgical” treatments like therapy and joint injections.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis shown on X-ray as Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 to 3 (within the last 12 months)
- Your knee pain is fairly strong, with a pain score (VAS) above 50 mm
- You’re age 50 or older (men or women)
- You’ve tried non-surgical treatment already—rehabilitation and glucosamine/chondroitin and hyaluronic acid joint injections—for more than 12 weeks
- You can keep your current knee medications, but you won’t start new pain medicines or other conservative treatments during the trial
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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