Sugar water injections for chronic knee arthritis pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether injecting a sugar-water solution around the nerves of the knee can reduce chronic pain from osteoarthritis. It is for people with long-term knee pain, stiffness, and cracking who have not had recent knee treatments or surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 38 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 42 or less
- You have had knee pain, cracking, or stiffness for at least 3 months
- Your knee pain is moderate to severe (at least 5 out of 10 on a pain scale)
- You have not had knee surgery, knee injury, or knee injections in the last 3 months
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes, nerve problems, or infection near the knee
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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