Radiofrequency treatment for tailbone pain
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This study compares two types of radiofrequency treatment (a procedure that uses heat to reduce pain signals) for people with long-lasting tailbone pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have had tailbone pain for more than 3 months that hasn't gotten better with painkillers or other treatments.
- You are scheduled to have a ganglion impar procedure (a nerve block near the tailbone) with radiofrequency.
- You do not have any of the following: infection, bleeding problems, allergy to contrast dye, previous spine surgery, cancer, or a diagnosed mental health condition.
- You are able to understand and communicate with the study team.
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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