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NCT03614793 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Prospective Trial of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves Versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome
A NA study, sponsored by University of Utah.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 39
- Enrollment target
NCT03614793 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Utah. The registered enrollment target is 39 participants.
The verdict
NCT03614793, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Utah.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 39 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Chronic, non-neurogenic low back pain (CLBP) is a common condition that affects many individuals across their lives. The lumbar facet joint has been implicated as an important source of CLBP, with a prevalence of 15-45%. Elements of clinical history, physical examination, and imaging (radiographs, standard CT scan, standard MRI sequences) provide poor diagnostic specificity for pain of lumbar zygapophysial joint (Z-joint) origin. Thus, clinicians have traditionally relied upon MBN blocks to confirm or refute this diagnosis. The reference standard for the diagnosis of lumbar Z-joint pain is a positive response to dual comparative MBN blocks, which requires pain reduction of great than or equal to 80% of concordant duration to that expected of two different local anesthetics on independent occasions. Further, dual comparative MBN blocks have a high positive predictive value for determining the clinical outcome of lumbar MBN RFA for the treatment of lumbar Z-joint pain; when patients are appropriately selected using this reference standard and rigorous MBN RFA technique is implemented according to practice guidelines, studies demonstrate excellent clinical outcomes.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 39 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-09-18 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03614793 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 39 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Utah, which has 818 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome is the first listed.
NCT03614793 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03614793 about?
NCT03614793 is a clinical study titled "A Prospective Trial of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves Versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome". Chronic, non-neurogenic low back pain (CLBP) is a common condition that affects many individuals across their lives. The lumbar facet joint has been implicated as an important source of CLBP, with a prevalence of 15-45%. Elements of clinical history, physical examination, and imaging (radiographs, s...
What is the current status of trial NCT03614793?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 39 participants. The study started on 2018-10-01. Estimated completion is 2023-09-18.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03614793?
The interventions under investigation include: Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Medial Branch Nerves versus Facet Joint Injection of Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Lumbar Facet Syndrome (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03614793?
This trial is sponsored by University of Utah, which has 818 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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