Status:
RECRUITING
Comparative Study of CT and Fluoroscopic Guided Genicular Nerve Ablation in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Zagazig University
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
45-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of CT-guided and fluoroscopic-guided genicular nerve ablation in reducing knee pain and improving function in adults diagnosed with ...
Detailed Description
Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative joint disease affecting millions worldwide, characterized by progressive cartilage loss, inflammation, and pain. Despite various treatment op...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 45 to 80 years.
- Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
- Knee osteoarthritis refractory to conservative treatment.
- Able to provide informed consent.
- Agree to follow the study procedures and attend follow-up visits.
Exclusion
- Prior knee surgery within the last six months.
- Contraindications to genicular nerve ablation (e.g., certain types of infections, bleeding disorders).
- Severe comorbid conditions that may interfere with the study outcomes (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, other severe autoimmune diseases).
- Current participation in another clinical trial that could interfere with the outcomes of this study.
- Allergy or sensitivity to the materials used in the ablation procedures.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 29 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06514703
Start Date
September 29 2024
End Date
May 30 2025
Last Update
October 1 2024
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Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine
Zagazig, Sharqia Province, Egypt, 44519