PENG nerve block with or without pulsed radiofrequency for chronic hip osteoarthritis pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective observational comparison of two interventional approaches for chronic hip osteoarthritis pain: ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block alone versus PENG block combined with pulsed radiofrequency (PRF). The primary outcome is change in pain intensity measured by the Visual Analog Scale, and secondary outcomes include hip function assessed with validated functional scales. Eligible patients are adults with chronic hip pain lasting at least three months, baseline VAS ≥4, and inadequate response to conservative care. Procedures are performed at a single center with follow-up to determine whether adding PRF yields longer-lasting analgesia and functional benefit.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Presence of chronic hip pain lasting at least 3 months
* Baseline Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score ≥ 4
* Clinical and/or radiological diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis
* Inadequate response to conservative treatments

Exclusion Criteria:

* Local or systemic infection at the intervention site
* Coagulopathy or inability to discontinue anticoagulant therapy
* Hip pain related to malignancy
* History of previous hip arthroplasty
* Severe neurological deficit
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Where it's running

• Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ulku Sabuncu MD, Assoc. prof.
• Email: sabuncuulku@gmail.com
• Phone: +905337085212

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.