CT vs. X-ray Guided Nerve Ablation for Knee Arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two different image-guided techniques (CT scan vs. fluoroscopy) to perform a nerve ablation procedure that blocks pain signals from the knee. It aims to find which method works better for reducing pain in people with knee osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis that has not responded well to standard treatments like physical therapy or medications.
- You have not had knee surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any active infections or bleeding disorders that would make the procedure unsafe.
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits and follow the study plan.
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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