Could tiny holes in cysts end knee pain for good?

NCT ID NCT07385560

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at whether making small holes in a Baker's cyst (a fluid-filled lump behind the knee) during a standard drainage procedure can reduce pain and prevent the cyst from coming back. About 44 adults with knee osteoarthritis and a Baker's cyst will be randomly assigned to get either the standard treatment (drainage plus medication) or the standard treatment plus the hole-making technique (fenestration). Researchers will check cyst size, pain levels, and recurrence over three months to see which approach works better.

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Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)

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