Botox vs steroids for knee pain: study pulled before starting
NCT ID NCT03726788
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study was designed to see if a Botox injection into the knee joint could relieve arthritis pain better than a steroid injection. Researchers planned to use special MRI scans to measure inflammation. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) and triamcinolone hexacetonide (corticosteroid)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lille Catholic University
Lille, 59000, France
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