Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Pulsed Radiofrequency
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of two treatments-genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation and pulsed radiofrequency-in reducing pain and improving function in osteoarthritis patients. These ...
Detailed Description
Chronic knee pain, especially in osteoarthritis patients, is a common condition that significantly affects mobility and quality of life. In individuals over the age of 60, the incidence is 9.6% in men...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients over the age of 18
- osteoarthritis
- Grade 2-4 gonarthrosis according to the Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) classification
- Pain 6-10 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Exclusion
- Patients with chronic knee pain due to another pathology (e.g., meniscopathy, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis) History of previous knee surgery History of intra-articular injection in the last 3 months Coagulopathy, use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant medications Infection Severe psychiatric disorders Patients with a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator Renal or hepatic failure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06894147
Start Date
April 1 2024
End Date
May 30 2025
Last Update
March 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Cankaya, Turkey (Türkiye), 06680