Observation of effect of injection given in epidural space for management of degenerative spine in elderly populatio

Phase 3

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: 7- Osteopathic

• Registration Number: CTRI/2021/02/031094
• Lead Sponsor: Jawaharlal Neheru Hospital And Research Centre

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of spinal stenosis with radicular pain

Mri correlation with clinical findings

Patients over the age of 60 years

Patients with a history of chronic function limiting low back pain and lower extremity pain of at least 6 months duration

Patients who were competent to understand the study protocol and provide voluntary, written, informed consent and participate in outcome measurements

Patients who have failed to improve substantially with conservative management including but not limited to physical therapy, exercises, drug therapy and bed rest

Exclusion Criteria

Reciept of a previous injection in the lumbar region within past 6 months

Lumbar surgery within past 2 years

History of lumbar vertebrae fracture

Acute disc herniation

Any malignancy or infection

Coexisting musculoskeletal conditions that would negate functional inprovement with injection

Amputation of any lower extremity

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified