New procedure takes on knee pain without surgery
NCT ID NCT06929585
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a new minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) to standard steroid injections for reducing knee pain from osteoarthritis. It was designed for adults over 40 whose knee pain hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain relief and safety over a year.
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National Taiwan University Hosiptal Yunlin Branch
Douliu, Yunlin, 640, Taiwan
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