A study of low-dose radiation for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a low-dose radiation treatment for knee osteoarthritis that might reduce pain and improve knee function. If you have been dealing with constant or intermittent knee pain and meet the other criteria, this could be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 50 and 100 years old.
- You must be a patient at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
- Your knee pain must be at least moderate, either constant or off and on.
- Doctors must confirm you have knee osteoarthritis (not another cause of pain).
- An X-ray taken in the last year must show a specific grade (2-3) of knee arthritis.
- You must not have had recent knee surgery, joint injections, or certain pain treatments.
- You must not have other conditions like inflammatory arthritis, fibromyalgia, or active cancer.
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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