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Image Guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Aga Khan University
Summary
The goal of this prospective randomized control trial is to provide continued pain relief, classically long-lasting 3 to12 months, and enhanced function in patients following: both gender; male and female, age group; \>50yr, healthy volunteers along with Radiographic diagnosis of knee OA with KL grade 3 and 4 in addition of Chronic knee pain ≥ 6 months and patients with ≥50% decrease in pain strength after diagnostic genicular nerve block. The main question it aims to answer is: Is ultrasound-guided genicular nerve RFA more efficient in lowering pain intensity at six months contrasted with fluoroscopic guided method in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis? Researchers will compare Group A (Fluoroscopic) to Group B (Ultrasound) to see comparison in efficiency of ultrasound guided against fluoroscopic guided genicular nerves block for decrease in pain intensity and functional improvement.
Official title: Efficacy of Ultrasound vs Fluoroscopy Guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2027-05-31
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasound Guided
Genicular nerves radiofrequency ablation will be done with the help of ultrasound guidance.
Fluoroscope Guided
Control group in which genicular nerves radiofrequency ablation will be done with the help of fluoroscopic guidance.