Heat treatment options for sacroiliac joint pain
This study compares two types of radiofrequency treatment (a procedure that uses heat to quiet pain signals) for long-lasting sacroiliac joint pain. If you join, you may receive either the traditional method or the cooled method, with the goal of finding which works better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had sacroiliac joint pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain is at least 5 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You have pain that is confirmed to come from the sacroiliac joint by specific physical tests.
- You got significant pain relief (at least 50%) from a diagnostic injection into the joint.
- You have tried conservative treatments (like physical therapy or medication) for at least 6 weeks without enough relief.
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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