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Study identifier: NCT05700682 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Perfusion MRI-targeted Joint Embolization for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain of the Shoulder, Hip and Knee

Condition: Osteoarthritis, Knee · Osteoarthritis, Hip · Osteo Arthritis Shoulders  ·  Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

PhaseN/A
Planned participants120
Who can joinAll sexes, 25 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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 (MRI). Participants with demonstrably abnormal blood flow around their painful joint will be eligible for enrollment in a pilot study of joint embolization to treat their pain. Participants who choose to not undergo treatment will be re-assessed with MRI after one year to characterize the natural history of joint neovascularity and its relationship to pain.

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Talk to the study team

Eric Bultman, MD, PhD  ·  560-493-5000  ·  eric.bultman1@va.gov

Sirish Kishore, MD  ·  650-493-5000  ·  sirish.kishore@va.gov

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Locations (1)

VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemPalo Alto, California, United StatesRecruiting

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