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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
Official title Percutaneous Neurostimulation in Knee Osteoarthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07637682
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a drug-free pain management procedure that uses electrical impulses to target specific nerves and block pain signals. PNS helps decrease perception of pain, providing real answers to patients dealing with chronic knee pain.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years with a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe knee OA who suffered knee pain.
- Patients who cannot afford intra-articular injections or radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
- patients who had failed 2 different oral pain medications and 6 weeks of physical therapy.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with OA show improvement in pain after physiotherapy.
- patients evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon and deemed to be surgical candidates due to knee pathologies other than OA.
- pregnant patients.
- patients on anticoagulation therapy, who were not permitted to stop anticoagulation.
- patients with previous trauma, neurological or endocrine diseases like diabetes mellitus, and knee tumors; and patients with inflammatory arthritis.
- people who had received an intra-articular knee injection within the last 6 months.
See the full eligibility criteria
- adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years with a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe knee OA who suffered knee pain.
- Patients who cannot afford intra-articular injections or radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
- patients who had failed 2 different oral pain medications and 6 weeks of physical therapy.
- Patients with OA show improvement in pain after physiotherapy.
- patients evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon and deemed to be surgical candidates due to knee pathologies other than OA.
- pregnant patients.
- patients on anticoagulation therapy, who were not permitted to stop anticoagulation.
- patients with previous trauma, neurological or endocrine diseases like diabetes mellitus, and knee tumors; and patients with inflammatory arthritis.
- people who had received an intra-articular knee injection within the last 6 months.
- Patients with tendon tears, bursitis, or calcified tendonitis as proven by imaging.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tanta, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tanta, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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