Percutaneous Neurostimulation for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a minimally invasive nerve-stimulation treatment for moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis pain in adults who have not found relief with standard treatments. The procedure uses small needles to deliver electrical stimulation near nerves to reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- Age 30–70 years old with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis and persistent knee pain
- Failed at least 2 different oral pain medications and completed 6 weeks of physical therapy without adequate relief
- Cannot afford or choose not to pursue intra-articular injections or radiofrequency ablation
- No knee injection received in the past 6 months
- No active pregnancy or use of blood thinners that cannot be safely stopped
- No history of diabetes, neurological disease, previous knee trauma, knee tumors, inflammatory arthritis, or imaging-confirmed tendon tears or bursitis
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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