Perfusion MRI-targeted Joint Embolization for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain of the Shoulder, Hip and Knee

Recruiting Observational Study
Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteo Arthritis Shoulders Synovitis of Knee Synovitis/Tenosynovitis - Hip Synovitis Pain, Chronic
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
25 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research · Other
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About This Trial
In this work the investigators will study the relationship between chronic musculoskeletal pain and abnormal blood flow (neovascularity) around the shoulder, hip and knee. Veterans with as history of chronic shoulder, hip or knee pain and mild/moderate joint degenerative changes will be potential study subjects. Blood flow around joints will be evaluated using perfusion magnetic resonance imaging …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria (Both Arms): 1. Participants must be Veterans who receive care in the VA system. 2. Participants must have a history of chronic pain of the shoulder, hip or knee for at least 1 year. 3. Participants must have mild to moderate degenerative changes of the painful joint as depicted …
Contacts

Eric Bultman, MD, PhD

560-493-5000

eric.bultman1@va.gov

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Sirish Kishore, MD

650-493-5000

sirish.kishore@va.gov

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