Status:
COMPLETED
Pulsed Radiofrequency and Osteoarthritic Chronic Knee Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Conditions:
Pulsed Radiofrequency
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of pulsed radiofrequency of the saphenous nerve in the treatment of pain due to knee osteoarthritis (OA). The investigators will con...
Detailed Description
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 10% of the population over 60 years of age each year, with an increasing incidence related to population aging. This disease costs 1-2.5% of GDP on average in Europe when c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Chronic knee pain (present for at least 6 months), of moderate-severe intensity (assessed by NRS =\> 6), not responsive to conservative treatments (physiotherapy, oral analgesics).
- Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis confirmed by instrumental investigation (X-ray and/or MRI) and Oxford Knee Score = \<35.
- Positivity to the diagnostic block of no. saphenous (defined as a reduction of at least 50% of the NRS score).
- If the patient is taking opioids or other morphine equivalents, the dosage should not be changed within 3 months prior to the study enrollment visit.
Exclusion
- Body Mass index \> 40 kg /m2
- History of systemic inflammatory disease, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, neoplastic pathology, coagulopathy
- Previous knee replacement implant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04454710
Start Date
January 1 2020
End Date
February 1 2021
Last Update
March 17 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University of Rome Tor Vergata
Rome, Lazio, Italy, 00133