Testing nerve blocks and radiofrequency treatment for chronic hip pain

This trial is testing a two-step treatment approach for chronic hip pain caused by hip arthritis. First, you would receive a pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block—an ultrasound-guided injection that numbs the nerves around your hip joint without affecting your ability to move. If this initial treatment works well for you, you would then receive pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment, which uses gentle energy to modify nerve signals and may provide longer-lasting pain relief.

Many people with chronic hip pain don't get enough relief from medications, physical therapy, and other standard treatments, and surgery isn't safe or appropriate for everyone. Researchers want to learn whether combining this nerve block with radiofrequency treatment can provide better and longer-lasting pain control than the nerve block alone.