Arterial Embolization for Osteoarthritis
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that knee pain should be resistant to conservative treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs, which suggests you might continue some medications. Please consult with the trial coordinators for specific guidance.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Embozene™ Microspheres for osteoarthritis?
Research shows that using microspheres for arterial embolization can relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, especially when other treatments haven't worked. This method has also been effective in reducing pain from other conditions, like painful tumors, suggesting it might help with osteoarthritis too.12345
How does the treatment Embozene™ Microspheres for osteoarthritis differ from other treatments?
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a new treatment where tiny beads are used to block certain blood vessels in the knee. It is aimed at people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis who might not benefit from usual treatments. The goal is to see if blocking these blood vessels can safely reduce pain and swelling.
Research Team
Bedros Taslakian, MD
Principal Investigator
NYU Langone Health
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 30-80 with knee pain from osteoarthritis that hasn't improved after trying things like anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, or injections for at least 3 months. They should have a certain level of pain and no major knee surgeries recently. People over 200 Kg, pregnant women, those with serious health issues like cancer or bad kidney function can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive geniculate artery embolization using Embozene™ Color-Advanced Microspheres
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Embozene™ Microspheres
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
NYU Langone Health
Lead Sponsor