Electrical stimulation vs nerve blocks for chronic back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a non-invasive electrical stimulation treatment can work as well as nerve blocks for people with chronic low back pain that comes from the facet joints (the small joints between the bones of your spine). It aims to offer a pain relief option without needles or medication.
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Who can take part
- You have had chronic low back pain for at least 3 months
- Your doctor thinks the pain comes from the small joints in your spine (facet joints)
- You have no signs of nerve damage or other specific causes like infection or fracture
- You have not had recent treatments like radiofrequency or steroid injections that could affect the results
- You are willing to have two small nerve blocks to confirm the source of your pain
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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