One-Shot knee gel may beat Two-Dose treatment for arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT07241442

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis in 88 recreational athletes aged 50-70. One group received a single dose of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, while the other got two doses of straight-bonded hyaluronic acid. Researchers measured pain, stiffness, and joint function over 6 months to see which worked better.

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 injection

What this could lead to

If cross-linked HA works better, it could mean fewer injections and longer pain relief for knee osteoarthritis patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 88 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard treatment is uncertain.

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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

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)