Zapping nerves to ease hip pain: new trial underway
NCT ID NCT07190339
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency can reduce chronic hip pain from osteoarthritis. The treatment uses ultrasound to guide a needle near nerves in the hip and delivers short electrical pulses. Researchers will track pain levels and hip function in 40 adults over 12 weeks to see if it provides lasting relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pulsed radiofrequency treatment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option for long-lasting hip pain relief without daily medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. The pain relief may be temporary or no better than existing treatments. There are also risks from the procedure itself, such as infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)