Comparing sugar water vs. numbing shots for knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different types of knee injections for people with knee osteoarthritis. One injection uses a simple sugar solution (dextrose), and the other uses a standard numbing medication (local anesthetic). The goal is to see which works better for reducing pain and improving knee function.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis that is causing pain, and your doctor has confirmed it with an exam or X-ray.
- Your knee pain has lasted for 3 months or longer.
- You have not had knee surgery before.
- You have not received a knee injection (like cortisone or gel) in the past few months.
- You do not have an inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or a serious medical condition that affects your whole body.
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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