The Efficacy of Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis
Key facts
- Where
- Taipei, TaiwanSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 45 and 85 years old?
Source: NCT06702046, who can take part
Where in Taiwan
- Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Memorial HospitalTaipei, TaiwanContact: Yu-Ting Lin, M.D.Taking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
Print a page for my doctorTrial details
- Who runs it
- Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT06702046
- Record updated
- 24 April 2026
- Original description
Efficacy of transcutaneous acupoint pulsed radiofrequency with rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis.Read full original descriptionShow less
Efficacy of transcutaneous acupoint pulsed radiofrequency with rehabilitation for knee osteoarthritis.
Inclusion: Age from 45 to 85 year-old with knee pain for more than six months; Fulfill the combined clinical and radiographic criteria of knee OA established by the American College of Rheumatology with a Kellgren and Lawrence score of 2 or greater; Pain score above 3 (range 0-10 on the visual analog scale; higher scores indicate greater pain; Could participate in 4 weeks of treatment and 3 months of follow-up.
Exclusion: Receiving other treatment for knee OA in previous 3 months; Knee OA combined with any infection, inflammation, autoimmune disease, or fracture; History or underlying disease that would affect posture and balance, such as malignancy, dizziness, vertigo, or stroke; History of epilepsy, electronic devices implanted in the body; Active infection at the stimulator contact site; Ever underwent any type of knee operation or internal fixation; Pregnant or planning to become pregnant; Lack of informed consent; Any other reason thought likely to result in inability to complete the trial.