GAE Using Embosphere Microspheres vs Corticosteroid Injections for Treatment of Symptomatic Knee … (NCT05818150) | Clinical Trial Compass
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GAE Using Embosphere Microspheres vs Corticosteroid Injections for Treatment of Symptomatic Knee OA (MOTION)
United States, Australia, Brazil264 participantsStarted 2024-01-16
Plain-language summary
This multicenter, prospective, interventional trial is designed to assess the outcome of subjects with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) that are randomized to treatment with either genicular artery embolization (GAE) using Embosphere Microspheres or steroid injection over a period of 24 months.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Key Inclusion Criteria:
Provides written informed consent
Age ≥21 years
Mild to severe knee pain, defined as a WOMAC Pain score of ≥8 out of 20 (in the target knee)
Pain refractory to conservative therapies for at least 90 days prior to enrollment/randomization.
Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1, 2, 3 or 4
Key Exclusion Criteria:
Planned major surgical or endovascular procedures ≤ 30 days after the index procedure.
Advanced atherosclerosis
Known history of rheumatoid or infectious arthritis.
Prior knee replacement surgery of the target knee.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.