Tiny beads offer new hope for knee pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT05112926
First seen Nov 15, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 18 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 standard treatments like painkillers or physical therapy took part. The goal was to see if the procedure safely eases pain and improves function.
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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