Comparing nerve-blocking treatments for knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares three minimally invasive treatments to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis. These treatments aim to block the nerves around the knee using alcohol injection, phenol injection, or a technique that uses heat to disable the nerves.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have moderate to severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis, with pain rated 6 out of 10 or higher
- Your knee pain has lasted more than 6 months
- Your knee X-ray shows advanced osteoarthritis (grade III or IV)
- You've tried other treatments (like pain medication, injections, or physical therapy) without enough relief
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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