MRI and ultrasound for cervical epidural injections
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares MRI and ultrasound to estimate the correct needle depth for cervical epidural steroid injections, which are used to treat chronic neck pain. The goal is to make injections safer and more accurate.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have chronic neck pain
- You have been referred for a cervical epidural steroid injection
- You are able to give informed consent
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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