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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title Genicular Artery Embolisation for Knee Osteoarthritis II
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05423587
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical study is designed as a double-blind sham controlled randomised trial with the option of sham group crossover to receive the GAE treatment at 6 months after unblinding. This study will determine if embolisation of abnormal neovasculature arising from branches of the genicular arteries reduces pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 45 and older
You may be able to join if
- ALL below need to be fulfilled for the patient to participate in the study.
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Participants aged 45 years or above.
- Grade 1-3 knee OA on X-ray as per Kellgren-Lawrence Grading Scale
- Knee pain for at least 3 months resistant to conservative non-surgical treatment (e.g., physiotherapy, steroid injections, weight loss programs, PRP...
You likely can't join if
- The patient may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply:
- Rheumatoid arthritis or infectious arthritis
- Severe knee OA (grade 4 on x-ray as per Kellgren-Lawrence Grade)
- Renal impairment: eGFR \<45. Assessed from medical records or a blood test if required as is part of standard clinical practice when considering a...
- Patients with a bleeding diathesis, or other bleeding risk such as patients on warfarin which cannot be stopped easily (e.g., patients with metallic...
- Requires oxygen on ambulation. Assessed by asking the patient and from medical records.
See the full eligibility criteria
- ALL below need to be fulfilled for the patient to participate in the study.
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Participants aged 45 years or above.
- Grade 1-3 knee OA on X-ray as per Kellgren-Lawrence Grading Scale
- Knee pain for at least 3 months resistant to conservative non-surgical treatment (e.g., physiotherapy, steroid injections, weight loss programs, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections)
- Be able to lie flat for at least 6 hours-this will be assessed by asking how participants sleep (bed, chair recumbent, semi-recumbent) and assessing what prevents them from lying flat overnight (breathlessness, back...
- Minimum score of 50 on baseline 0 - 100 VAS
- The patient may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply:
- Rheumatoid arthritis or infectious arthritis
- Severe knee OA (grade 4 on x-ray as per Kellgren-Lawrence Grade)
- Renal impairment: eGFR \<45. Assessed from medical records or a blood test if required as is part of standard clinical practice when considering a patient for a therapeutic intervention.
- Patients with a bleeding diathesis, or other bleeding risk such as patients on warfarin which cannot be stopped easily (e.g., patients with metallic heart valves) assessed by asking the patient and from medical records...
- Requires oxygen on ambulation. Assessed by asking the patient and from medical records.
- Low life expectancy (\<1 year)
- Communication difficulty due to language barriers
- Contraindication to MRI
- Known allergies to barium sulfate, 3-aminopropyltrialkoxysilane, polyphosphazene or IV radiopaque contrast agent
- History of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) with intermittent claudication and/or rest pain
- Pregnancy or positive pregnancy test (the participant will be exposed to ionising radiation during the fluoroscopy procedure)
- Any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the recruiting physician, may put the participants at risk because of participation in the study, or may influence the result of the study or the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Reading, United Kingdom
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 45 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Reading, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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