Study #2023-0041
Peripheral nerve stimulation of genicular nerves versus conventional therapy with intra-articular steroid injection for chronic knee pain: A prospective, randomized pilot study
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Triamcinolone, Bupivacaine
Description
To compare the effects of the following types of therapy on knee range of motion when given to patients with chronic knee pain: * A standard steroid injection * Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapy in combination with a standard steroid injection * PNS therapy in combination with a placebo injection Steroid injections are given directly into the knee joints and are considered to be the standard therapy for chronic knee pain. In this study, the injection will be made of the steroid drugs triamcinolone and bupivacaine.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Genicular Nerves, Chronic Knee Pain
Study phase:
Not applicable
Physician name:
Saba Javed
Department:
Pain Medicine
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-855-798-1207
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