NCT06173830

Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerve Versus Physical Therapy for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerve in Patients With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 68 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of conventional physiotherapy methods with ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerve on pain and functional status in patients with stage 2-3 chronic knee osteoarthritis.

Detailed description

Patients diagnosed with Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria, and with radiological osteoarthritis at Kellgren-Lawrence grades 2 and 3, within the age range of 45-70, and meeting the study criteria will be included in the study. After providing information about the procedures to be performed and potential risks to the patients, if they give their written informed consent, treatment methods will be applied to the patients. Eligible patients will be divided into two groups. In one group, Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerve under Ultrasound Guidance will be performed, while the other group will receive physical therapy.

Conditions

• Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	radiofrequency ablation	34 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis meeting the criteria will undergo ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerve.
OTHER	physical therapy	34 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis meeting the criteria will undergo 10 sessions of physical therapy.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-10-15
• Primary completion: 2024-01-15
• Completion: 2024-04-15
• First posted: 2023-12-18
• Last updated: 2023-12-18

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)