CTRI/2025/01/079348Not yet recruitingNot Applicable
Comparison of efficacy and safety of conventional vs cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves in chronic osteoarthritis knee pain :A Randomised Controlled Trial
Sardar Patel Medical CollegeBikanerRajasthan1 site in 1 country42 target enrollmentStarted: February 3, 2025Last updated:
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 42
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- To assess and compare the reduction in pain intensity post procedure following the conventional and cooled radiofrequency groups
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Chronic knee pain refractory to conventional treatment is very common in osteoarthritic grade 3 and 4 patients.
Radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves offer a very affordable ,easier and compliant alternative for patients not willing to surgery.
Our aim is to compare the outcomes of conventional vs cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves in patients of chronic nerve pain.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- Double
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 65.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •chronic knee pain with grade 3 or 4 osteoarthritis,ready to give consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •patients with active infections around knee patients with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants patients with known allergy to RFA material patients with psychological disorders.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
To assess and compare the reduction in pain intensity post procedure following the conventional and cooled radiofrequency groups
Time Frame: at 1 day,3 months and 6 months
Secondary Outcomes
- to assess and compare functional improvement and patient"s satisfaction between the two groups(to evaluate complications)
Investigators
Dr Shilpa Sinha
Sardar Patel Medical College,Bikaner
Study Sites (1)
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