Knee gel injection eases arthritis pain in 387-Patient study

NCT ID NCT07193368

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a single injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel (Arthrosamid®) into the knee joint of 387 people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers measured pain and physical function over 12 months. The goal was to see if the gel could reduce pain and improve everyday movement.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

polyacrylamide hydrogel (Arthrosamid®)

What this could lead to

If confirmed, this injection could offer a non-surgical option to ease knee pain and improve daily function for people with osteoarthritis.

What could go wrong

This was a retrospective study without a placebo group, so results may be less reliable. Long-term safety and effectiveness beyond 12 months are not yet known.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Sports Medicine

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)