Ultra Sound Guided Genicular Nerves Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation in Total Knee Replacement Surg… (NCT06651762) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultra Sound Guided Genicular Nerves Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation in Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
Egypt66 participantsStarted 2024-10-14
Plain-language summary
Total Knee Replacement surgery is common procedure that is usually done for patients suffering from persistent pain with limitation of movement. Unfortunately, they do suffer after the operation as it is associated still with significant pain that affect the rehabilitation plan, hospital length of stay, life style and patient satisfaction. New approaches are rising every day to add to the multimodal management plan. Genicular nerves cooled radiofrequency ablation is a new approach that can be simply done U.S. guided with little side effects, if any, and great results.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:• Undergoing a scheduled unilateral total knee replacement surgery
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Exclusion Criteria:
* • Allergy to any of the drugs used in the study
* Alcohol or drug abuse
* Psychiatric disease
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.
1This trial used cooled radiofrequency ablation to target the genicular nerves in the knee before or around total knee replacement surgery — is that a technique my care team has experience with, and would it be relevant to my situation?
2The trial tracked 'epidural rescue doses' as its main outcome, meaning it was measuring how much extra pain relief patients needed during or after surgery — what does that suggest about whether this approach actually reduced pain compared to standard care?
3Since this trial is already completed, have the results been published or shared anywhere, and can you walk me through what they found before we discuss whether this approach makes sense for me?
4Cooled radiofrequency ablation is a specific type of nerve treatment — how does it differ from standard pain management options already used in knee replacement surgery, and are there risks I should know about specific to targeting the genicular nerves?
5Given that this study is done and I can't enroll, are there similar ongoing trials or is this technique already available outside of a trial setting that we could consider as part of my treatment plan?
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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.