Status:
COMPLETED
Radiofrequency Applications and Alcoholic Neurolysis of Genicular Nerve for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritic Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Tanta University
Conditions:
Radiofrequency
Alcohol
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation and alcoholic neurolysis of genicular nerve on alleviating pain and improving the function of advanced knee osteoarthritis patien...
Detailed Description
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of pain and disability. Patients with moderate to severe knee OA often suffer from excruciating pain with chronic inflammation and reduced range of motion. C...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 18 years old.
- Both sexes.
- Patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Previous conservative treatments longer than 3 months.
- visual analog scale (VAS)≥ 4.
- Radiological osteoarthritis grades 3 and 4 according to the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system (0 = none, 1 = doubtful, 2 = minimal, 3 = moderate, and 4 = severe).
Exclusion
- Patient refusal.
- History of knee surgery.
- Radiculopathy.
- Anticoagulant therapy.
- Injection with steroids or hyaluronic acids during the previous 3 months.
- Serious neurologic or psychiatric disorders.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 25 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 5 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06520384
Start Date
July 25 2024
End Date
January 5 2025
Last Update
January 28 2025
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, Egypt, 31527