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New study tests Longer-Lasting nerve block for knee arthritis pain
NCT ID NCT07267039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at two types of ultrasound-guided injections for people with knee osteoarthritis who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments like pills or physical therapy. One injection uses a chemical called phenol to block pain signals for a longer time, while the other uses a numbing medicine and steroid to reduce pain and swelling. The goal is to see which works better for pain and daily function, and how safe each is. The study includes 42 adults aged 40 and older with moderate to severe knee pain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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42 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adult patients (≥40 years) diagnosed with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3-4) who did not benefit from conservative treatments such as medications and physical therapy. A total of 42 patients are enrolled and treated at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 40 years * Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3-4) confirmed by radiographic evaluation * Moderate to severe knee pain for at least 3 months (VAS ≥ 4) * Inadequate response to conservative treatments (e.g., medications, physical therapy, exercise) * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of knee surgery (e.g., total knee arthroplasty) on the affected side * Intra-articular injection (hyaluronic acid, corticosteroid, PRP, etc.) within the last 6 months * Secondary arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout, septic arthritis, trauma-related arthritis) * Severe coagulopathy or current use of anticoagulant therapy contraindicating injection * Local skin infection at the injection site * Known allergy or contraindication to phenol, bupivacaine, or triamcinolone acetonide * Severe uncontrolled systemic disease (e.g., advanced cardiac, hepatic, or renal failure) * Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Samsun, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)
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