Two treatments for chronic sciatica from a slipped disc
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a special nerve block (caudal neuroplasty with an epidural catheter) to a standard pain procedure (pulsed radiofrequency) works better for long-lasting leg pain from a slipped disc. If you have tried other treatments without relief, this might be an option.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- Your leg pain is worse than your back pain (sciatica).
- Your leg pain is at least 4 out of 10 in intensity.
- Previous treatments like physical therapy or pain pills have not helped enough.
- You have an MRI that shows a slipped disc in your lower back.
- You have not had a steroid shot in your back within the last 12 weeks.
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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