Radiofrequency treatment test for facet back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a nerve procedure (radiofrequency “neurotomy” using an expandable electrode) to non-procedure medical care for long-lasting low back pain from facet joints. It aims to see whether the procedure helps more safely than conservative treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 18.
- Your non-shooting low back pain must have lasted at least 6 months.
- You must have had two diagnostic nerve-block tests, and each one helped your pain by more than 50%.
- You must be able and willing to follow the study plan and sign consent.
- You must not be pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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