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Official title High-Voltage Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Lumbar Dorsal Root Ganglion for the Treatment of Chronic Lumbar Radicular and Neuropathic Pain; A Prospective, Doble-blinded and Randomized Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06264297
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The management of chronic lumbar radicular and neuropathic pain is complex and the treatment success rates are low. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) has been described in these cases.
- 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
- Patients over 18 years of age.
- Unilateral pain radiating to the lower extremity (with or without lumbar pain), which clinically corresponds to the path of the corresponding...
- Correlation between clinical symptoms and lesion observed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Radicular syndrome of three months or more of evolution.
- Normal or pathological electromyogram (EMG).
You likely can't join if
- Patients under 18 years of age.
- Patients with non-radicular low back pain.
- MRI not consistent with the patient\'s symptoms.
- Patients with peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.
- Patients with a history or current diagnosis of serious mental disorder.
- Patients with moderate or severe cognitive impairment, or evidence of acute or subacute confusional syndrome.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients over 18 years of age.
- Unilateral pain radiating to the lower extremity (with or without lumbar pain), which clinically corresponds to the path of the corresponding dermatomes.
- Correlation between clinical symptoms and lesion observed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Radicular syndrome of three months or more of evolution.
- Normal or pathological electromyogram (EMG).
- Pain with neuropathic characteristics confirmed by the DN4 neuropathic pain questionnaire.
- Patients with a previous positive block diagnosis.
- Patients who have signed the informed consent document.
- Patients under 18 years of age.
- Patients with non-radicular low back pain.
- MRI not consistent with the patient\'s symptoms.
- Patients with peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.
- Patients with a history or current diagnosis of serious mental disorder.
- Patients with moderate or severe cognitive impairment, or evidence of acute or subacute confusional syndrome.
- Infection at the puncture site.
- Coagulation disorders.
- Pregnant patients.
- Patients who refuse to sign the informed consent document.
- Patients allergic to radiological contrast.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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 Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain. 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.