WithdrawnNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Percutaneous Neuromodulation vs Pharmacological Treatment in Cancer Patients With Anterior Knee Pain

Stopped: Study not initiated prior to enrollment.

Spain0Started 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

the goal of this clinical trial is to compare in cancer patients: Is ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation useful for Anterior Knee Pain relief in cancer patients? Participants will receive treatments of ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation and pharmacological treatment Researchers will compare ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation versus pharmacological treatment to see if Anterior Knee Pain is reduced

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: The proposed inclusion criteria for the study are as follows: * Age between 18 and 65. * Pain in the front of the knee. * Taking drug therapy for lower-extremity pain. * Diagnosis of painful pathology in the anterior aspect of the knee secondary oncologic. Exclusion Criteria: The exclusion criteria are: * Traumatic history * Have had any type of analgesic treatment in the last 4 weeks (clinical, physical or orthostatic) * No need for drug treatment within the last 30 days of study initiation.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Anterior Knee Pain changes

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

The OKS (Oxford Knee Score) questionnaire for knee function.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

The Lower Limb Functional Index (LLFI).

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Borg's Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE) questionnaire for perceived fatigue.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06240390

SponsorUniversidad Europea de Canarias

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Anterior Knee Pain changes

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

The OKS (Oxford Knee Score) questionnaire for knee function.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

The Lower Limb Functional Index (LLFI).

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Borg's Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE) questionnaire for perceived fatigue.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: 12 weeks