Alcohol injection for cervical disc herniation pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure where a special alcohol gel is injected into a damaged disc in the neck to relieve pain. It is for people with neck pain caused by a disc problem that has not improved with other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months continuously or has been a recurring problem for 6 months or more.
- You have tried other treatments like painkillers or physical therapy, but your pain is still at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- An MRI or CT scan shows a disc problem in your neck that is contained (not leaking or broken) and suitable for this treatment.
- You have not had any previous surgery on the same disc in your neck.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any condition that makes the procedure unsafe, like bleeding disorders, infections, or severe spine problems.
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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