Nerve release surgery for knee pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if surgically releasing a nerve in the knee (the saphenous nerve) can reduce pain in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). If you've had anterior knee pain for at least six weeks and the nerve test is positive, this trial may offer relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 25
- You've had pain at the front of your knee for at least 6 weeks
- A special nerve test shows your saphenous nerve is irritated
- You haven't had knee surgery or recent injections in the 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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