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NCT05450679 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Twitching and Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Ablation Outcomes

A clinical trial of Chronic Pain and Neck Pain, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.

Active
Registry status
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05450679 is a study of Chronic Pain and Neck Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT05450679, a study of Chronic Pain and Neck Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The investigators aim to determine whether cervical paravertebral muscle twitching during motor testing as part of performing cervical RFAs is associated with a greater likelihood of treatment success, and greater magnitude or duration of analgesia. The investigators propose a straightforward grading scale based on visual and tactile information readily available during RFA procedures as part of routine practice (per radiofrequency electrode: 0 = no twitches palpated or observed; 1 = twitches palpated but not observed; 2 = twitches palpated and observed at 1-2 levels; 3= twitches palpated and observed at \>2 levels). If a higher weighted score (total score divided by number of radiofrequency lesion sites) correlates with a greater likelihood of treatment success, or magnitude or duration of analgesia following cervical RFA, cervical paraspinal muscle twitching may serve as a readily obtainable prognostic factor (marker) for effectiveness.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2022-09-13
Est. Completion 2027-08-01

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

1,448 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05450679

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05450679 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is the first listed.

NCT05450679 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05450679 about?

NCT05450679 is a clinical study titled "Cervical Paraspinal Muscle Twitching and Cervical Facet Radiofrequency Ablation Outcomes". The investigators aim to determine whether cervical paravertebral muscle twitching during motor testing as part of performing cervical RFAs is associated with a greater likelihood of treatment success, and greater magnitude or duration of analgesia. The investigators propose a straightforward gradin...

What is the current status of trial NCT05450679?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2022-09-13. Estimated completion is 2027-08-01.

What conditions does trial NCT05450679 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Neck Pain, Cervical Facet Joint Pain.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05450679?

The interventions under investigation include: Cervical Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05450679?

This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05450679 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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