Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Genicular Artery Embolization for Reducing Pain in Medically Refractory Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Knee Osteoarthritis Knee Osteoarthritis (Knee OA) Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
40 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Chicago · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people aged 40-80 with painful knee osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with other treatments. Participants will receive either the treatment or a placebo and will compare pain levels after three months.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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You may be able to join if

  • I am between 40 and 80 years old.
  • I have knee pain from osteoarthritis for more than 6 months.
  • I score my knee pain at least 4 on a pain scale.
  • I have tried other treatments without success.
  • I have grade 2-4 osteoarthritis according to radiographs.
  • I have bilateral or unilateral knee pain.
  • I will refuse an injection of corticosteroids into the knee.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have an active cancer.
  • I have an active infection in my knee.
  • I have had a corticosteroid injection in my knee in the last 3 months.
  • I have rheumatoid arthritis or other similar conditions.
  • I have had knee surgery before, except for diagnostic arthroscopy.
  • I am pregnant or expect to become pregnant.
  • I weigh more than 400 lbs.
  • I have a history of anaphylactic reaction to iodinated contrast.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
Genicular Artery Embolization for Reducing Pain in Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Randomized Sham-Controlled Study (SHAM-PAIN) is a NIH-NIAMS funded project designed to assess enrollment feasibility and detect any differences between GAE and a similar sham intervention in reducing KOA-related pain at 3 months as measured by the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) pain sub…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 40-80 * Bilateral or unilateral knee pain attributed to osteoarthritis (treat the knee with greater pain-if equal, patient chooses) * Grade 2-4 osteoarthritis on standing weight-bearing knee radiographs per the Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale * Knee pain \> 6 mon…
Contacts

Osman Ahmed, MD

8478124513

OAhmed@bsd.uchicago.edu

CONTACT

Faisal F Al-Qawasmi

t-9falqa@uchicago.edu

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