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Pulsed Radiofrequency and Osteoarthritic Chronic Knee Pain

NCT04454710 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2021-03-17

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of pulsed radiofrequency of the saphenous nerve in the treatment of pain due to knee osteoarthritis (OA). The investigators will conduct real pulsed radiofrequency or sham, over the saphenous nerve during 4 separate sessions. The investigators will evaluate pain intensity, quality of life, function, and disability via clinical validated scales.

The research question is whether pulsed radiofrequency can lessen knee pain and improve function and quality of life in patients with chronic knee pain due OA.

It is hypothesized, that less knee pain and improved function, and quality of life after the pulsed radiofrequency sessions.

Conditions

  • Pulsed Radiofrequency
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee
  • Knee Pain Chronic
  • Knee Arthritis

Interventions

DEVICE

Pulsed Radiofrequency

Pulsed radiofrequency is a novel therapeutic modality with many potential applications in pain management.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Rome Tor Vergata

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-01-01
Primary Completion
2021-02-01
Completion
2021-02-01

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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