Nerve stimulation vs. steroid injection for chronic knee pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for long-term knee pain: a nerve stimulation device placed near the knee versus a steroid shot into the joint. The goal is to see which works better for pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have had knee pain for a long time (chronic) and rate it at least 4 on a scale of 0 to 10.
- You are being seen at MD Anderson Cancer Center's Pain Management Center.
- You can understand and sign a consent form.
- You have not had a drug or alcohol problem in the past 6 months.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicine, steroids, or medical tape.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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