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NCT00826124 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Improve Interventional Outcomes for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy?
A NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 131
- Enrollment target
NCT00826124: Completed NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT00826124 is a NA study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 131 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00826124, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 131 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are the most frequently performed procedures in pain clinics. When performing ESI, there is no consensus about how to best select candidates for this intervention, and which level(s) to inject. Some experts advocate basing the injection level on MRI findings, whereas others recommend clinical symptoms. In order to determine whether MRI is necessary before referring patients with chronic LBP radiating into the leg(s) for pain management interventions, we will perform a randomized comparative study involving 131 patients with chronic low back and leg pain who are clinically candidates for epidural steroid injections into two groups. Group I will receive two ESI based solely on historical and physical exam (PE) findings. Group II will receive treatment only after MRI is reviewed. The investigators' hypothesis is that MRI will not have a significant effect on treatment outcome, and will have minimal impact on patient care.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- PROCEDURE Epidural steroid injection
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 131 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00826124
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00826124 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 131 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 2 interventions - of which Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the first listed.
NCT00826124 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00826124 about?
NCT00826124 is a clinical study titled "Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Improve Interventional Outcomes for Lumbosacral Radiculopathy?". Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are the most frequently performed procedures in pain clinics. When performing ESI, there is no consensus about how to best select candidates for this intervention, and which level(s) to inject. Some experts advocate basing the injection level on MRI findings, wherea...
What is the current status of trial NCT00826124?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 131 participants. The study started on 2009-01. Estimated completion is 2011-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00826124?
The interventions under investigation include: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (PROCEDURE), Epidural steroid injection (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00826124?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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