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New treatment option for Sciatica
Official title Transforaminal Epidural Injection in Acute Sciatica
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03924791
What this study is testing
What is Lidocaine?
Lidocaine is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for sciatica.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Patients suffering from sciatica are treated conservatively for the first 8 weeks due to the favourable prognosis. This period is preferably extended up to 14-16 weeks after which patients may opt for surgery.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosed with sciatica by GP
- NRS leg pain of 6 or more on a 10-point NRS scale
- Minimum duration of symptoms of 3 weeks and maximum duration of 8 weeks
You likely can't join if
- Age under 18 years
- Condition preventing to receive transforaminal epidural injection
- Severe scoliosis
- Transforaminal epidural injection received in 6 months before randomization date
- Surgery for sciatica at the same level
- Surgery for sciatica at another level within one year before inclusion
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosed with sciatica by GP
- NRS leg pain of 6 or more on a 10-point NRS scale
- Minimum duration of symptoms of 3 weeks and maximum duration of 8 weeks
- Age under 18 years
- Condition preventing to receive transforaminal epidural injection
- Severe scoliosis
- Transforaminal epidural injection received in 6 months before randomization date
- Surgery for sciatica at the same level
- Surgery for sciatica at another level within one year before inclusion
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Haarlem, Netherlands
- Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Haarlem, Netherlands; Hoofddorp, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.