Pulsed radiofrequency acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special type of acupuncture using mild radiofrequency energy can reduce knee pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. It involves 4 weeks of treatment and a 3-month follow-up to see if the benefits last.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 85 years old
- You have had knee pain for more than 6 months
- Your knee pain is at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale (0 is no pain, 10 is worst pain)
- You can commit to 4 weeks of treatment and 3 months of follow-up visits
- You have not had any knee surgery or metal pins inside your knee
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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