New procedure offers hope for knee pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT07380906

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is tracking 1,200 adults with knee osteoarthritis who have not found relief from standard treatments. They will undergo a procedure called genicular artery embolization, which blocks certain blood vessels to reduce inflammation and pain. Researchers will follow participants for up to 3 years to see if the procedure provides lasting pain relief and improves quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Genicular Artery Embolization (a minimally invasive procedure that blocks blood vessels to reduce knee inflammation and pain)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new, non-surgical option for long-term knee pain relief in people with osteoarthritis who haven't responded to other treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. The procedure may not work for everyone, and there are risks like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Joint and Vascular Institute

    RECRUITING

    Libertyville, Illinois, 60048, United States

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