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Arterial Embolization for Osteoarthritis
Study Summary
This trial is designed to see if a new treatment for OA is safe and works. People with OA will have a procedure to block blood flow to the knee, and then be followed for 12 months.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- My knee pain hasn't improved after 3 months of treatments like painkillers, physical therapy, or injections.My knee injury happened within the last year or involved a fracture.I currently have a knee infection.I currently have cancer.I have severe artery blockage that affects blood tests or causes leg pain.My knee pain hasn't improved after 3 months of standard treatments.My kidney function is impaired, with creatinine >1.6 or eGFR <60.I have avascular necrosis in my knee.I cannot have an MRI due to claustrophobia, metal in my body, or a pacemaker.I am between 30 and 80 years old.I have had knee surgery on the same side within the last 3 years, or knee replacement at any time.My knee X-ray shows moderate to severe arthritis without bone deformity.My knee pain is moderate to severe, scoring 40 or more on a pain scale.I have had a knee injection in the last 3 months.I have a condition like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or lupus.I can understand and complete English questionnaires.
- Group 1: Embolization Group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants are being recruited for this research project?
"Affirmative, the clinicaltrial.gov records indicate that this trial is actively searching for participants. Initially posted on December 1st 2020, it was last modified on November 25th 2022 and seeks 29 patients from one medical facility."
Are there any opportunities for new participants to join this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov website demonstrates that this trial is still open for recruitment, having been posted on December 1st 2020 and last modified November 25th 2022. 29 subjects are needed at a single research site."
Is this particular experiment open to patients aged 55 and older?
"Consistent with the guidelines of this medical trial, prospective patients must be between 30 and 80 years old to qualify for involvement."
How can I contribute to this medical experiment?
"This clinical experiment is seeking 29 people afflicted with arthrosis, of any gender, between the ages of 30 and 80. The Kellgren-Lawrence Grade must be 2, 3 or 4 (if there are no bony deformities). Participants should have experienced knee pain for a minimum of three months which has been resistant to conventional treatments such as anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy .The severity of discomfort needs to be moderate to severe as determined by a visual analogue scale score greater than 40 out 0f 100. Lastly, all candidates need to display mental competency in order to provide informed consent while being able complete study questionnaires written"
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- NYU Langone Health: < 48 hours
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- < 2 Days
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