๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-11-19

Randomized Controlled Study Evaluating Genicular Artery Embolization Against Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Knee Injection for Osteoarthritic Knee Pain (NCT06872567)

Resorbable Embolization MicroSpheres for OsteoaRthritis Benefit

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: North American Science Associates Ltd.

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Multi-center, prospective, randomized trial of GAE using Nexsphere-F against steroid injection

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Virginia โ€” Charlottesville, Virginia

Age range: 40 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Virginia โ€” Charlottesville, Virginia

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 369-1570

Email: haskalembo@gmail.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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