Procaine Periarticular Injections for Pain Reduction in Elderly With Osteoarthritis
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2024-10-30
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the effect of periarticular procaine injections combined with physical therapy on joint pain in individuals 65 and older suffering from osteoarthritis of the hip or the knee. The main question it aims to answer is: Is procaine effective in decreasing joint pain?
Researchers will compare procaine injections combined with physical therapy to physical therapy only to evaluate whether or not procaine helps decrease joint pain.
Participants will:
Undergo procaine periarticular injections and physical therapy Assess their symptoms and pain using scales and tests provided