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Ultrasound Guided Diagnostic Cervical Medial Branch Block

NCT00896688 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL

Last updated 2018-12-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The diagnostic cervical branch block for neck pain due to cervical facet joint pain has been traditionally done under fluoroscopic guidance. Its diagnostic value and technique have been well established. However, recently some studies have shown that the diagnostic cervical and lumbar medial branch block can be done under ultrasound guidance.

Conditions

  • Facet Joint Pain
  • Neck Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

cervical medial branch blocks using the Quincke spinal needle

#25 gauge 1 and 1/2 inch long needle and #25 gauge 10cm long Quincke spinal needle will be used for placement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Joseph Park, MD · Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-01-31
Primary Completion
2017-12-31
Completion
2017-12-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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