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NCT00613340 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Specificity of Cervical Facet Medial Branch Blocks
A NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT00613340: Completed NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT00613340 is a NA study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00613340, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Cervical facet arthropathy is a common cause of chronic neck pain. The "gold standard" for diagnosis is either blocking the facet joints, or more commonly blocking the medial branch nerves that innervate the joints. However, many studies have found a high false-positive rate when the nerves are blocked using 0.5 ml of local anesthetic. We will randomize patients to receive either cervical facet medial branch blocks with 0.25 ml of local anesthetic and contrast, or 0.5 ml. We will then do a CT scan to determine the accuracy and specificity of each block. Our hypothesis is that using the higher volume (0.5 ml) might be responsible for the high false-positive rate.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Cervical medial branch blocks
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00613340
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00613340 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Cervical medial branch blocks is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00613340 about?
NCT00613340 is a clinical study titled "The Specificity of Cervical Facet Medial Branch Blocks". Cervical facet arthropathy is a common cause of chronic neck pain. The "gold standard" for diagnosis is either blocking the facet joints, or more commonly blocking the medial branch nerves that innervate the joints. However, many studies have found a high false-positive rate when the nerves are bloc...
What is the current status of trial NCT00613340?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2008-01. Estimated completion is 2009-04.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00613340?
The interventions under investigation include: Cervical medial branch blocks (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00613340?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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