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NCT06221709 Continuous Radiofrequency in Hip Osteoarthritis Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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NCT ID NCT06221709
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Brasilia
Condition Hip Osteoarthritis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2024-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-08-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Conventional Radiofrequency (CRF group)Intraarticular Infiltration ( Control group)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2024-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.

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Brief Summary

This will be a prospective, single-center, double-blinded, randomized study designed to compare the efficacy of the intraarticular injection of a corticosteroid and the Conventional Radiofrequency (CRF) of the anterior sensory branches to the hip in controlling pain and improving function related to hip osteoarthritis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals ≥ 18 years of age, with symptomatic unilateral hip osteoarthritis, grades II and III according to the Kellgreen and Lawrance classification, hip pain for more than six months (medial, anterior, anterolateral, and/or lateral region) will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with radiculopathy and ipsilateral irradiation, osteonecrosis of the femoral head, previous arthroplasty on the hip to be studied or surgical scar that could lead to changes in the anatomy of the hip, cases of high dislocation of the hip, pain exclusively in the posterior region, symptomatic ipsilateral knee osteoarthritis, intra-articular infiltration of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid in the hip for less than six months, patients with neurological diseases, peripheral neuropathy or psychiatric diseases, use of a pacemaker or Prothrombin Activity Time (INR) \> 3.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Gilvan F Vaz, MD

✉ gilvanvaz@gmail.com

📞 5561991527220

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06221709 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Hip Osteoarthritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06221709 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06221709 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gilvanvaz@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06221709 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Brasília, Brazil.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06221709 clinical trial?

NCT06221709 is sponsored by University of Brasilia. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.

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