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Pulsed Radiofrequency vs Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

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Led By Ronald Takemoto, M.D.

Research Sponsored by VA Long Beach Healthcare System

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Radiologic evidence of Kellgren-Lawrence knee arthritis between levels 1-3

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 months

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether or not Pulsed Radio Frequency (PRF) is an effective treatment for chronic osteoarthritic knee pain.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with knee osteoarthritis, confirmed by specific radiologic criteria and meeting the American College of Rheumatology's standards. It excludes those who can't undergo knee procedures due to health risks, vulnerable groups as defined by the VA, individuals unable to follow up after treatment, those with metal in their affected knee or alternative diagnoses, and patients with pacemakers.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests if Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) can relieve chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis better than physical therapy. It looks at pain relief immediately after treatment and at one and three months post-treatment. The goal is also to compare PRF's effectiveness against physical therapy directly.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects of PRF may include temporary discomfort or pain at the site of application, skin irritation or burns. Physical Therapy generally has minimal side effects but may sometimes cause muscle soreness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My knee arthritis is mild to moderate, based on X-ray results.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

VAS pain scores and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) with pulsed radiofrequency vs physical therapy

Secondary outcome measures

Safety of pulsed radiofrequency for knee pain treatment

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Pulsed RadiofrequencyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Pulsed Radiofrequency This group will receive one dose of intra-articular PRF in the affected knee using previous literature standards. This includes standard blood pressure monitoring, sterile preparation, and needle insertion of the PRF probe directed at the site of maximal pain. The RFG-3C Plus radiofrequency generator will be activated at 42C, pulse width 10ms, and 2Hz frequency for 15 min.

Group II: Physical TherapyActive Control1 Intervention

This group will receive standard of care outpatient physical therapy weekly for 3-4 weeks with therapist instructions to reduce knee pain.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Long Beach Healthcare SystemLead Sponsor

13 Previous Clinical Trials

3,737 Total Patients Enrolled

Southern California Institute for Research and EducationOTHER

26 Previous Clinical Trials

1,734 Total Patients Enrolled

Ronald Takemoto, M.D.Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator

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Osteoarthritis Research Study Groups: Pulsed Radiofrequency, Physical Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there still availability for participants in this experiment?

"According to the information provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is not accepting enrollments at present time. The trial was first listed in April 2014 and last amended on December 22nd 2015; however, 693 other trials are actively recruiting participants currently."

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