Peripheral Nerve Stimulation study: Triamcinolone vs Bupivacaine
Official title Peripheral Nerve Stimulation of Genicular Nerves Versus Conventional Therapy With Intra-articular Steroid Injection for Chronic Knee Pain: A Prospective, Randomized Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06004882
What this study is testing
What is Triamcinolone?
An investigational steroid injection being studied for improving knee range of motion in patients with chronic knee pain.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study compares how well different treatments improve knee range of motion in people with long‑standing knee pain.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have chronic knee pain and can give informed consent.
- What's involved
- Participants receive either a steroid injection alone, a nerve‑stimulation device plus a steroid injection, or a nerve‑stimulation device plus a placebo injection, and their knee motion is measured.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts a few weeks, with several clinic visits for injections, device placement, and motion testing.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients diagnosed with chronic knee pain (baseline pain score \>=4), seen at Pain Management Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Patients between ages 18-85 years old
- Patient signed informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Patients with cognitive dysfunction or without capacity to consent
- Patient with recent history (\<6 months) of drug or alcohol abuse
- Patients with open skin lesion or undergoing antibiotic therapy for local for systemic infection
- Patients with allergies to local anesthesia, steroids, or adhesives
- Patients who are on opioids for reasons other than knee pain
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Houston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Houston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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