Comparison of the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerve in Patients With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 45
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• VAS ≥ 5
• To be aged between 45 and 70 years old
• Patients diagnosed with chronic knee osteoarthritis using the American College of Rheumatology criteria and having radiological osteoarthritis of Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 and 3
• Cognitive functions being intact
• Being willing to participate in the study and signing the consent forms
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Fatma Gül Yurdakul, Associate Professor (medical)
fatmagulonder@gmail.com
+905059254214
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-10-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-04-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 68
Treatments
Active_comparator: Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerve in chronic knee osteoarthritis
A total of 34 patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis meeting the criteria will undergo ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerve.
Active_comparator: physical therapy for chronic knee osteoarthritis
Thirty-four patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis meeting the criteria will receive 10 sessions of physical therapy.
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Sponsors
Leads: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent