Search / Trial NCT06613815

EFFECTIVENESS OF CONVENTIONAL RADIOFREQUENCY OF THE GENICULAR NERVES GUIDED BY SCOPIC VERSUS ULTRASOUND FOR THE TREATMENT OF POSTQUIRURGICAL GONALGIA

Launched by FUNDACIÓN PÚBLICA GALEGA INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN SANITARIA. · Sep 25, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 21, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Knee Osteoarthritis, Conventional Radiofrequency, Geniculated Nerves, Chronic Pain.

ClinConnect Summary

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions in the elderly population, characterized by causing pain, stiffness and functional disability in a significant number of cases.

Retrospective, non-randomized observational study, between January 2019 and January 2024, comparing the analgesic effectiveness of conventional radiofrequency of the geniculate nerves performed in a cohort of patients with a scopy-guided technique (scopic group, N=19) versus the ultrasound-guided technique (US group, N=38) in patients referred to the pain unit for chronic gonalgia of moderate-severe in...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • people over 18 years of age,physical status ASA I - III, suffering postsurgical chronic Knee pain for more than 3 months, with a baseline pain scale score (NRS) \>5 points and failure of other conservative treatments (painkillers, rehabilitation and intraarticular infiltration).
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • any contraindication for performing regional techniques (infection at the puncture point, alteration of haemostasis, allergy to local anesthetics), pacemaker carriers, non-approval of informed consent, inability to assess postoperative pain, cognitive impairment and known neuropathy of the operated limb.

About Fundación Pública Galega Instituto De Investigación Sanitaria.

Fundación Pública Galega Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (FPGIIS) is a prominent public research foundation based in Galicia, Spain, dedicated to advancing health sciences through innovative clinical research. With a strong commitment to fostering collaboration between academia, healthcare institutions, and industry, FPGIIS aims to enhance the quality of healthcare and improve patient outcomes. The foundation plays a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and management of clinical trials, focusing on translating scientific discoveries into practical applications. By promoting a culture of excellence and ethical standards in research, FPGIIS contributes significantly to the global body of medical knowledge and the development of new therapeutic strategies.

Locations

Lugo, , Spain

People applied

Timeline

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Trial launched

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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