The Effect of RF Genicular Nerve Block Applied in the Preoperative Period on Fast-track Total Kne… (NCT06239649) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of RF Genicular Nerve Block Applied in the Preoperative Period on Fast-track Total Knee Arthroplasty
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2023-10-19
Plain-language summary
In our study, investigators plan to compare the preoperative RF and genicular nerve ablation approach in patients who underwent TKA(Total Knee Arthroplasty) using the Fast-Track protocol in terms of meeting postoperative pain, function and early discharge criteria.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 40 and 85,
* Being able to understand verbal and written information given in Turkish,
* Being able to speak and understand Turkish,
* Being subjected to unilateral TKA surgery due to the diagnosis of Primary Knee osteoarthritis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients planned for revision knee prosthesis surgery,
* Patients previously diagnosed with psychiatric disorders,
* Patients who have undergone major surgery on the extremity where TKA will be applied,
* Patients with comorbid diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer,
* Patients with a score above 3 according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scoring,
* Patients with neurological diseases that cause functional disability,
* Patients with flexion limitation of more than 45 degrees and extension limitation of more than 20 degrees,
* Patients who have to use hypnotic or anxiolytic drugs regularly,
* Patients with alcohol or drug addiction,
* Patients with bleeding disorders
* Patients with uncontrolled diabetes
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.