Knee injection after surgery may ease arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT04641351

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether a steroid injection (triamcinolone) given right after knee surgery can reduce pain and inflammation in people with osteoarthritis. 150 adults aged 40 and older who are having arthroscopic knee surgery will receive either the injection or a placebo. The goal is to see if the injection improves knee symptoms and slows arthritis progression.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bringham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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