Analgesic Effect of Different Positions and Canulae on Medial Branch Radiofrequency Denervation for Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Pain
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Lumbar Medial Branch NeurotomyLumbar Facet Joint Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT03491618
- Brief Summary
Prospective study to analyse pain reduction with two types of canulae and two types of placements for lumbar medial branch radiofrequency denervation.
- Detailed Description
Patients who suffer from lumbar zygapophyseal joint pain often receive radiofrequency medial branch denervation as treatment. Many types if canulae exist, and many types of placing them in relation to the Medial Branch nerves (MB). The EARL study tries to compare the analgesic effect of thin canulae (22 gauge) placed perpendicular to MB to thicker canulae (18 gauge) placed parallel to MB.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 43
Inclusion Criteria
- Low back pain of > 3 months
- 18-80 years
- VAS or NRS>6
- Positive controlled block
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy
- Psichiatric disorders
- Not being able to fulfil questionnaires
- Body Mass Index>35
- Labor Litigation
- Negative or non conclusive controlled block
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method PAIN REDUCTION ON VAS/NRS 1-3-6 months Reduction in pain, at 1,3 and 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method OSWESTRY DISABILITY INDEX 1-3-6 months Quantify disability for low back pain.
ROLAND MORRIS 1-3-6 months Health status measure for low back pain
WORKING STATUS 1-3-6 months CHANGE IN WORKING STATUS
MEDICATION REDUCTION 1-3-6 months Pain medication reduction
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital Universitario La Paz
🇪🇸Madrid, Spain
Hospital Universitario La Paz🇪🇸Madrid, Spain