Can a scan predict who gets knee pain relief?
NCT ID NCT07494838
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will use special PET/MRI scans to look at changes in knee metabolism after a procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to understand why some people get good pain relief and others do not. About 25 adults with moderate to severe knee pain who have not improved with other treatments will be enrolled. The study is not yet recruiting and is focused on learning, not on proving the procedure works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Genicular artery embolization (a procedure that blocks certain blood vessels in the knee)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which knee osteoarthritis patients will benefit most from genicular artery embolization, leading to more personalized treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study (25 people) that is not yet recruiting. It is designed to gather information, not to prove the procedure works, so results may not change practice.
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University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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