Comparing nerve-block methods for knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to block knee pain: using heat on the nerve (radiofrequency) versus using an alcohol injection. It is for people with long-term knee osteoarthritis who have not had knee surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had knee pain for more than 3 months.
- A doctor has confirmed knee osteoarthritis with an X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI.
- You have not had any previous knee surgery or knee replacement.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or other health condition that would make the procedure unsafe.
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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