Continuous Radiofrequency in Hip Osteoarthritis Pain: A Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This will be a prospective, single-center, double-blinded, randomized study designed to compare the efficacy of the intraarticular injection of a corticosteroid and the Conventional Radiofrequency (CRF) of the anterior sensory branches to the hip in controlling pain and improving function related to hip osteoarthritis.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Individuals ≥ 18 years of age, with symptomatic unilateral hip osteoarthritis, grades II and III according to the Kellgreen and Lawrance classification, hip pain for more than six months (medial, anterior, anterolateral, and/or lateral region) will be included.
Locations
Other Locations
Brazil
Rede Sarah Hospitais de Reabilitação
RECRUITING
Brasília
Contact Information
Primary
Gilvan F Vaz, MD
gilvanvaz@gmail.com
5561991527220
Backup
João M Montecchi, MD
jmontecchi@gmail.com
+5511944471992
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 70
Treatments
Active_comparator: Control Group
This group will be submitted to an intraarticular infiltration of corticosteroid + anesthetic.
Experimental: CRF group
This group will be submitted to radiofrequency for sensitive hip branches from the Femoral and Obturator nerves followed by an intraarticular infiltration of corticosteroid + anesthetic similar to the control group.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Brasilia
Collaborators: Sarah Network of Rehabilitation Hospitals