Effect of Genicular Nerve Block on Proprioception in Knee Osteoarthritis (NCT06744842) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Genicular Nerve Block on Proprioception in Knee Osteoarthritis
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2024-12-16
Plain-language summary
The study was conducted to investigate the effect of genicular nerve block on pain, quality of life, and proprioception, which are already diminished due to the impact of osteoarthritis in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Does genicular nerve block reduce pain and improve the quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis? Does genicular nerve block affect proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis?
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of bilateral primary knee osteoarthritis according to ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria.
* Age between 55 and 75 years.
* Presence of knee osteoarthritis classified as Grade 2 or Grade 3 according to the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system on radiographs taken within the last year.
* Knee pain lasting longer than 6 months.
* Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score, total score 48-96
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe knee trauma within the last 6 months.
* History of surgical operation on the knee region.
* Intra-articular steroid and/or hyaluronate injection into the knee joint within the last 6 months.
* Physical therapy targeting the knee within the last 6 months.
* Regular use of NSAIDs within the last 6 months.
* Presence of acute synovitis.
* Neurological deficits in the lower extremity.
* Presence of an inflammatory disease.
* Poor general health condition (e.g., heart failure, advanced asthma, history of malignancy).
* Any endocrine disorder that may cause polyneuropathy.
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.