Comparing 3 vs 5-needle knee nerve blocks for arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of numbing the nerves around the knee to see which gives better pain relief and improves quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. It might help you decide if a nerve block is a good option for your knee pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have pain in one knee only, lasting for more than 3 months.
- You have tried other treatments (like medication or physical therapy) for at least 3 months.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (wear and tear arthritis) and it is at a certain stage on X-ray.
- Your knee pain is not caused by other conditions, and you have not had knee surgery or injections in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
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