Investigation of the Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Block on Knee Joint Proprioception in Patients with Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of genicular nerve block on pain, quality of life, and proprioception, which are already diminished due to the impact of osteoarthritis in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Does genicular nerve block reduce pain and improve the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis? Does genicular nerve block affect proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis?

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 55
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Diagnosis of bilateral primary knee osteoarthritis according to ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria.

• Age between 55 and 75 years.

• Presence of knee osteoarthritis classified as Grade 2 or Grade 3 according to the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system on radiographs taken within the last year.

• Knee pain lasting longer than 6 months.

• Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, total score 48-96

Locations
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Turkey
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITING
Ankara
Contact Information
Primary
Beyza Afşin Bener, Medical Doctor
beafsin@gmail.com
+905418896209
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12-16
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 44
Treatments
Experimental: Genicular Nerve Block Group
A nerve block will be performed on 22 patients using lidocaine injection under ultrasound guidance. After obtaining informed consent, the procedure will be carried out following sterilization, with 2% lidocaine hydrochloride injected at a total volume of 6 mL, distributed as 2 mL for each of the superomedial, superolateral, and inferomedial branches of the genicular nerve. After the injection, bleeding control will be performed, and the procedure will be concluded. All ultrasound-guided injections will be performed by a single physician, and the examination, investigations, treatment, and clinical evaluations of the patients will be conducted by the physicians participating in the study.
Active_comparator: Exercise group
Exercise group:~A home exercise program will be provided, including isometric strengthening exercises for the quadriceps muscles and stretching exercises for the hamstring muscles.
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Sponsors
Leads: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

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