Combining CT and MRI for joint pain procedure
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called transarterial microembolization for chronic shoulder or knee pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. It uses both CT and MRI to guide the procedure and see if it can help reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic shoulder or knee pain that has lasted more than 3 months.
- You have tried medicines, physical therapy, or injections and they haven't helped enough.
- You have osteoarthritis in your knee, frozen shoulder, or a tendon/ligament problem confirmed by exam or ultrasound.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a bleeding disorder, and have no signs of infection or tumor near the painful joint.
- You are not allergic to contrast dye used in CT scans.
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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