Neck Pain Relief: Radiofrequency Plus Nerve Block
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a procedure that uses radiofrequency (a type of heat) plus a nerve block can reduce neck pain from arthritic joints in the spine. It is for people who have not gotten enough relief from other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 70 years old.
- Your neck pain comes from the small joints in your spine (facet joints), as shown on an MRI.
- You have tried standard treatments like medications, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes for at least 3 months, but they didn't help enough.
- You are generally healthy enough for a procedure (ASA 1, 2, or 3).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, infection near the injection site, pacemaker, or certain other health conditions.
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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