Can Ultrasound-Guided shots use less steroid for knee pain?

NCT ID NCT07544576

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Sosi Dzhugarian Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a smaller dose of steroid injected into the knee with ultrasound guidance works as well as a larger dose given without ultrasound. The goal is to reduce side effects while still easing pain. About 140 people with knee osteoarthritis will receive one of the two treatments and report their pain and function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: triamcinolone (corticosteroid) injection
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that using ultrasound allows a lower steroid dose, reducing side effects while still relieving knee pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study (140 participants) comparing two injection methods, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to all patients, and the lower dose might prove less effective.

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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.

KNEE ARTHRITIS OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Community Memorial Health Center - North Brent Street, 168 North Brent Street, Suite 302, Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Ventura, California 93003

Ventura, California, 93003, United States
Community Memorial Health Center - North Brent Street, 168 North Brent Street, Suite 302, Sports Medicine Clinic, Ventura, California 93003

Ventura, California, 93003, United States
Community Memorial Health Center - Pirie Road, 117 Pirie Road, Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, Ojai, California 93023

Ventura, California, 93003, United States
Community Memorial Health Center, 1320 Maricopa Highway, Ojai, California 93023

Ventura, California, 93003, United States

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