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Knee replacement patients: could a simple nerve burn ease your pain?

NCT ID NCT07342166

Symptom relief Sponsor: Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Thailand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested if using heat to destroy a nerve in the kneecap (patellar denervation) during total knee replacement surgery reduces pain and improves knee function afterward. 64 adults with knee osteoarthritis took part. The goal was to see if this extra step helps people recover better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 55-85 years old * Knee osteoarthritis * Plan for total knee arthroplasty after failed conservative treatment for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of trauma, fracture or open surgery on the same knee * Inflammatory arthritis or Crystal-induced arthritis * Patellar instability or isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis * Unable to answer questionnaire * Cannot tolerate surgery due to medical comorbidities

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, knee

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Osteoarthritis, knee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chalathorn Kulthonchalanan

    Chon Buri, Changwat Chon Buri, 20110, Thailand

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