VR and Cooled Genicular Nerve Radio Frequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain (NCT06336447) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VR and Cooled Genicular Nerve Radio Frequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain
United States62 participantsStarted 2024-01-12
Plain-language summary
This study will examine the impact of virtual reality used in conjunction with sedation compared to sedation alone in patients undergoing watervcooled genicular nerve ablations for chronic knee pain.
The goals of the study is to determine the relative efficacy of virtual reality as a distraction modality when used as an adjuvant to procedural sedation compared to sedation alone for procedure related pain. To assess procedural satisfaction, and 1-month pain and functional outcomes.To explore whether virtual reality and lower procedure-related pain scores affect 1-month outcomes. And finally to determine whether demographic and clinical characteristics are associated with outcome measures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing genicular RFA will be eligible for inclusion in the study
* Patients with knee pain, baseline average of \> 4/10
* X-ray evidence of osteoarthritis of the knee
* Pain duration of \>6 weeks and no previous knee surgeries
* Patients will also only be included who have never undergone a RFA on the affected knee
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who do not have evidence of osteoarthritis on X-ray,
* Secondary gain expected to influence treatment outcomes
* Poorly controlled psychiatric condition that could affect outcome (e.g. active substance abuse) or impose a barrier to participation
* Chronic opioid use and anticoagulation therapy that cannot be stopped and could warrant a different treatment approach (e.g. phenol ablation)
* Severe motion sickness
* Seizure disorder
* Vision loss
* Pregnant
* Nursing
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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