Nerve block methods for knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests two ways to quiet the nerves around the knee joint to reduce pain from arthritis. It compares a chemical injection (alcohol or phenol) with a heat-based procedure (radiofrequency) to see which works better for people with long-standing knee pain who have not gotten relief from standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have moderate to severe knee pain (score of 6 or higher on a 0–10 scale)
- Your knee pain has lasted longer than 6 months
- You have tried other pain treatments (like pills, injections, or therapy) and they didn't help enough
- You do not take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder
- You have not had knee surgery or a knee injection in the last 3 months
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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