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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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