Comparing two types of radiofrequency ablation for knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way of doing radiofrequency ablation (a procedure that uses heat to block pain signals from the knee) in people with osteoarthritis. It compares the standard method to a newer one to see which works better for chronic knee pain.
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Who can take part
- You have knee osteoarthritis and are planning to get radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
- Your pain medications have not changed in the past month.
- You can speak English.
- You are not scheduled for knee surgery in the next 6 months after the procedure.
- You are not taking part in another study that might interfere with this one.
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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