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3-point vs 6-point GNRFA for Chronic KOA
Sponsor: McMaster University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare three-point and six-point Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (GNRFA) in adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The main question it aims to answer is whether six- target GNRFA technique is more efficacious than standard three-target GNRFA technique in managing the pain and function of KOA. Consented patients who respond to a diagnostic block will be randomly assigned to either three-point or six-point GNRFA. Researchers will compare pain and function in these two groups.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Efficacy of a Three-Point Versus a Six-Point Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-03-09
Completion Date
2026-04-01
Last Updated
2024-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Radiofrequency ablation
Genicular radiofrequency ablation uses thermal energy to percutaneously create lesions in neural tissues of the genicular nerves that innervate the anterior knee capsule and disrupt the conduction of pain signals.