Comparing two treatments for chronic tailbone pain
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for long-lasting tailbone pain (coccydynia) that hasn't been helped by a nerve block. One treatment uses radiofrequency (heat) and the other uses a chemical (phenol) to calm the nerve. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had tailbone pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain level is moderate to severe (4 or higher on a 0-10 scale).
- You have tried a ganglion impar block in the last 3 months, but it didn't help much or only gave short-term relief.
- You have not had surgery on your tailbone area before.
- You do not have any bleeding disorder, infection, certain spine conditions, cancer, or are pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
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