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Laser vs radiofrequency: a new hope for knee pain relief?

NCT ID NCT07700784

Symptom relief Sponsor: Zagazig University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether using a laser to ablate (destroy) specific nerves around the knee provides better pain relief than the standard radiofrequency method for people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Fifty adults with persistent knee pain will receive one of the two procedures under ultrasound guidance. The study measures pain intensity using a standard scale to see which technique offers superior relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
laser genicular nerve ablation or conventional radiofrequency genicular nerve ablation
What this could lead to
If laser ablation proves more effective or safer than radiofrequency, it could offer a new, less invasive option for managing chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both procedures carry risks like infection or nerve damage, and pain relief may be temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * American society of anesthesiologist's physical status class I, II- Body mass index (BMI): 18.5 - 29.9 kg/m2- Confirmation of knee OA on radiograph- Chronic knee pain ≥ 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of clinically significant cardiac, hepatic, renal or neurological disease- Allergy to study medication- Coagulopathy- Infection at injection site

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Conditions

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agnosia osteoarthritis, knee pain agnosia

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Analgesia

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