Joint gel injection after surgery shows promise in tiny trial

NCT ID NCT07468045

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

Summary

This study looked at whether injecting hyaluronic acid into the knee or shoulder right after arthroscopic surgery helps with recovery and pain control. Nine adults aged 18 to 60 who had scheduled arthroscopy received the injection during their procedure. Researchers measured safety, range of motion, and pain scores over 24 weeks to see if the treatment improved outcomes.

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

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to help people recover faster and with less pain after joint surgery.

What could go wrong

This was a very small study with only 9 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It also did not compare against a placebo, so benefits are uncertain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MRCCC Siloam Hospitals Semanggi

    Jakarta, 12930, Indonesia

  • Siloam Hospitals Mampang

    Jakarta, 12760, Indonesia