Heat treatment for Post-Replacement knee pain put to the test

NCT ID NCT05473663

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a procedure called radiofrequency ablation can safely reduce chronic knee pain in people who still have pain at least a year after total knee replacement. Fourteen participants will either get the real procedure or a sham version, and researchers will check if they feel better after 3 months. The goal is to see if this treatment is worth offering more widely.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Radiofrequency ablation (a procedure using heat to deaden nerves around the knee)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option for people with lingering knee pain after a knee replacement.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 14 participants. The procedure may not provide lasting relief, and there are risks like infection or nerve damage.

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CHRONIC KNEE PAIN

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Locations

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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