Tiny beads zap knee pain in new study

NCT ID NCT05112926

First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested a procedure called geniculate artery embolization to treat knee pain from moderate to severe osteoarthritis. Doctors injected tiny, permanent beads into blood vessels around the knee to block blood flow and reduce pain. Nine adults aged 40-80 who had not gotten relief from other treatments took part. The goal was to see if the procedure safely lowers pain levels.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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