Freezing vs. heating nerves for chronic low back pain
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two procedures to treat long-term low back pain from the small joints in your spine. One uses extreme cold, the other uses heat to stop pain signals. It may help if you have had at least three months of back pain and other treatments haven't worked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- Your low back pain has lasted at least three months and is moderate to severe
- You have had two nerve blocks that gave at least 80% pain relief for the expected time
- You have tried at least three months of other treatments like physical therapy or pain medication
- You do not have certain spine conditions like a recent fracture, infection, or prior fusion surgery at the same spot
- You are not currently receiving workers' compensation or involved in spine-related legal claims
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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