Caudal neuroplasty with pulsed radiofrequency for leg pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a treatment for leg pain caused by a slipped disc in the lower back. It combines two procedures—one that uses a catheter to free scar tissue and another that uses radio waves to calm pain nerves—to see if it works better than radio waves alone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- You have leg pain that is worse than your back pain, with pain level at least 4 out of 10.
- You have tried other treatments like physical therapy, exercise, or pain pills, and they haven't helped enough.
- You have had an MRI showing a slipped disc in your lower back.
- You have not had a steroid injection in your spine in the last 12 weeks.
- You do not have conditions like bleeding problems, infections, cancer, or allergies to steroids or contrast dye.
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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