Could a lower steroid dose ease knee pain just as well?
NCT ID NCT06782529
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a low dose of steroid injected into the knee works as well as the standard dose for reducing pain and improving function in obese people with knee arthritis. Forty participants will receive either a low or standard dose and report their pain levels and daily function. The goal is to find a dose that works well with fewer side effects.
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Conditions
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Mayo Clinic in Florida
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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