New knee gel injection aims to ease arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT05337540

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a single injection of EVI-01, a hyaluronic acid gel, in 120 people with painful knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to find the best dose that reduces pain and improves function while being safe. Participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of EVI-01 or an existing treatment, and researchers tracked their symptoms over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

hyaluronic acid injection (EVI-01)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new option for easing knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness with a single injection.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early dose-finding study, so results may not confirm effectiveness. The treatment only targets symptoms, not the underlying disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • A2Z Clinical

    Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

  • Ortocity

    São Paulo, Brazil