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NCT04730700 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.
A NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04730700: Recruiting NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
NCT04730700 is a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Kansas Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 591-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04730700, a NA study of Chronic Low Back Pain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 50 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to better understand how people feel after a radiofrequency ablation standard of care surgery using a different type of needle (multi-tined expandable electrode/MEE) in comparison to receiving conventional medical management (CMM) techniques.
Primary Outcome
will be compared using an independent samples t-test
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE
- BEHAVIORAL Conventional Medical Management
Study Locations (1)
Kansas
- University of Kansas Medical Center - Kansas City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-12-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-11-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04730700 shows while recruiting
NCT04730700 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 50 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 591-participant average among 71 other Chronic Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE is the first listed.
NCT04730700 reports a single indexed study location in Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04730700 about?
NCT04730700 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.". The purpose of this study is to better understand how people feel after a radiofrequency ablation standard of care surgery using a different type of needle (multi-tined expandable electrode/MEE) in comparison to receiving conventional medical management (CMM) techniques.
What is the current status of trial NCT04730700?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2020-12-17. Estimated completion is 2026-11-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04730700 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04730700?
The interventions under investigation include: Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE (PROCEDURE), Conventional Medical Management (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04730700?
This trial is sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center, which has 408 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04730700 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Kansas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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