New heat therapy shows promise for stubborn knee pain

NCT ID NCT06863181

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested two types of radiofrequency ablation (a heat-based treatment) to see which works better for people with advanced knee osteoarthritis whose pain didn't improve with other treatments. 26 patients aged 50-80 took part. The goal was to reduce pain and improve daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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