🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-05
Radiofrequency Ablation After Total Knee Arthroplasty (NCT05473663)
A 6-month, Double-blinded, Sham-controlled Clinical Trial Assessing the Clinical Usefulness of Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to assess how clinically useful and safe genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation is in people with chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty performed for osteoarthritis.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School — Worcester, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School — Worcester, Massachusetts
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.