Comparing two procedures for knee osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two minimally invasive procedures—embolization (blocking blood flow) and nerve ablation (blocking pain signals)—to see which works better for knee osteoarthritis pain. If you have long-lasting knee pain and are considering knee replacement surgery, this trial may help find another option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- You have had knee pain from osteoarthritis for 6 months or more.
- You have tried treatments like pills, physical therapy, or changing activities for at least 3 months and they didn't work well enough—now you're thinking about knee replacement surgery.
- You are a candidate for knee replacement at Hotel Dieu Hospital.
- You do not have an inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis, and you are not on immune-suppressing medications.
- You do not have severe kidney disease, blood clotting problems, or certain allergies to imaging dyes.
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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