New knee pain treatment approach tested in pilot study
NCT ID NCT07674082
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study compares two standard-of-care radiofrequency ablation (RFA) techniques for chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Adults already scheduled for knee RFA are randomly assigned to receive either a standard 3-target or a novel 6-target nerve ablation protocol. The main goal is to see if a larger trial comparing these approaches is feasible and safe. Participants complete pain and function questionnaires for up to 12 months after the procedure.
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
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could pave the way for a larger trial that identifies a more effective RFA protocol for lasting knee pain relief.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The novel 6-target technique may not provide better pain relief and could carry similar risks as the standard procedure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 24 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Any patient with knee osteoarthritis receiving knee RFA. 2. Stable pain medications for past 1 month. 3. Able to speak English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Scheduled for knee surgery within 6 months following RFA procedure. 2. Participating in another study that the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigators deem will interfere with the interpretation of the results.
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