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Comparison of two different ultrasound techniques for cooled radiofrequency ablation treatment of knee osteoarthritis

A Randomized Controlled Trial to compare the conventional and revised anatomical landmarks for ultrasound guided cooled radiofrequency ablation of genicular nerves in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/11/047701
Enrollment
90
Registered
2022-11-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound guided revised anatomical landmarks: Ultrasound guided revised landmarks for better and accurate ablation of genicular nerves that is more effective in relieving pain determi

Sponsors

Lady Hardinge Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis graded II,III&IV according to the Kellgren-Lawrence system

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pain and functional limitations due to rheumatoid arthritis, gout and psoriatic arthritis. 2. Active infection of knee joint 3. Patients receiving any other invasive treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Difference in the median Oxford Knee ScoreTimepoint: after 1, 4 and 12 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Median Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)Timepoint: after 1, 4 and 12 weeks;Proportion of patients developing skin burns, hematoma and numbnessTimepoint: immediately and within 1 week—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nitin Hayaran

Lady Hardinge Medical College

nhayaran97@gmail.com9873903603

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026