Nerve ablation for low back pain with Modic changes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure that uses heat to stop a nerve in the lower back from sending pain signals. It may help people with long-term central low back pain who have not gotten better with other treatments and have Modic changes on MRI.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for at least 6 months that stays in the center (not shooting down your leg).
- An MRI shows Modic type I or II changes (a type of bone marrow inflammation) in at least one vertebra.
- You have tried at least 3 months of non-surgical treatments (like physical therapy, medications, or injections) without enough relief.
- You have not had any previous spine surgery.
- You do not have osteoporosis, bleeding disorders, or cancer that has spread.
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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