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Knee Injections for Obese Patients With Knee Arthritis

Knee Injections for Obese Patients With Knee Arthritis

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55-85 years
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Phase 4
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Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess obese patients with knee arthritis and determine the non-inferiority of a low dose steroid treatment vs. standard dose steroid treatment for two knee outcome measures: pain and function.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with BMI ≥30 kg/m2 and radiograph-proven knee osteoarthritis who are interested in receiving a steroid injection for knee arthritis.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • BMI < 30 kg/m2
  • Uncontrolled diabetics with a hemoglobin A1c > 8%
  • No other treatment within the time frame of the study.
  • Patients that are undergoing physical therapy at the time of the study.

Study details
    Osteoarthritis of Knee

NCT06782529

Mayo Clinic

10 September 2025

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