Transforaminal epidural corticosteroïds versus shortacting anesthetic in patients with sciatica: a randomized prospective trial

Completed

• Conditions: 10041543; radicular syndrome of lower limbs; sciatica

• Registration Number: NL-OMON41491
• Lead Sponsor: Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 260

Inclusion Criteria

18- 65 years old;sciatica; 8 weeks;radiologically confirmed discus;correlation between symptoms and MRI abnormalities;VAS 40 or more despite NSAIDs, PCM, of opioids

Exclusion Criteria

paresis MRC gr 3 or more, caudasyndrome;spinal surgery at the same level within 1 year ;lumbar stenosis, spondylolistesis;pregnancy;severe co morbidity (for example cancer)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary outcome measures:<br /><br><br /><br>1. Roland Disability Questionaire<br /><br><br /><br>2. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for back pain<br /><br><br /><br>3. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for leg pain<br /><br><br /><br>4. Global Perceived effect</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary outomce measures:<br /><br><br /><br>1. satisfaction<br /><br><br /><br>2. use of medication<br /><br><br /><br>3. absenteism from work (yes- no)<br /><br><br /><br>4. number of operations</p><br>