Radiofrequency ablation versus annuloplasty for disc-related back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments—radiofrequency ablation and annuloplasty—for people with chronic low back pain caused by disc degeneration. These are minimally invasive procedures that aim to block the pain signals from the damaged disc, with the hope of providing lasting relief.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your pain is worse when sitting, bending, coughing, or sneezing, and better when standing or walking.
- Your average back pain is at least 5 out of 10 despite trying medical treatments.
- You do NOT have muscle weakness, nerve damage, or certain other spine problems like a large disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or past surgery at the same spot.
- An MRI shows a damaged disc at one or two levels (with a bright spot and dark disc) that matches 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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