Testing a new wireless device to ease knee osteoarthritis pain

This trial is testing a new treatment called transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (TCPRF) for knee osteoarthritis—a common condition that causes pain and stiffness. Instead of needles, this treatment uses a small wireless device placed on the skin over specific points around the knee to deliver gentle radiofrequency pulses. The researchers hope this approach will reduce pain without the risks of traditional acupuncture.

Traditional acupuncture and radiofrequency treatments can help knee arthritis, but both involve needles, which some patients fear or want to avoid. This trial exists to see whether combining these approaches into a non-invasive device might offer the same pain relief without the discomfort or complications of needles.