Cold therapy versus heat therapy for knee arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two minimally invasive treatments for knee pain caused by arthritis when other treatments haven't worked. One uses cold (cryoneurolysis) and the other uses heat (radiofrequency) to calm nerves and reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You have knee arthritis and have had knee pain for at least 6 months
- Standard treatments like medication or physical therapy haven't helped enough
- Your doctor has not said you need surgery for reasons other than arthritis
- You are not allergic to numbing medicine (local anesthetics)
- You are not on blood thinners that you can't stop
- You don't have a tumor, infection, heart device, or are pregnant
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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