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Assess the Effectiveness of Pulse RadioFrequency in Patients With Chronic Lumbar Radicular Pain

NCT01117870 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 31

Last updated 2017-03-21

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Summary

Pulsed RadioFrequency (PRF) is a relatively new technique derived from a well established and proven intervention, thermal radiofrequency (RF). Both procedures are used in the treatment of chronic pain. Unlike RF treatment, PRF does no direct damage to the nerve. During PRF treatment, electrical energy is applied with a small needle to the affected nerve using a pulsed time cycle that delivers short bursts of RF current. This study is interested in looking at the efficacy of PRF for chronic lumbar radicular pain (CLR) and to assess whether a larger scale clinical study with the same methods can be used.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Pulsed Radiofrequency

120 seconds at 42 degrees celsius

OTHER

Placebo

Needle will be continuously stimulated at a low voltage to give a sensation of PRF application.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Harsha Shanthanna, MD · St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

  • Philip Chan, MD · St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-07-31
Primary Completion
2012-06-30
Completion
2012-11-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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