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Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation and Lumbar Multifidi

NCT03744260 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 4

Last updated 2020-07-10

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on lumbar multifidi muscle size and clinical spinal stability. Specifically, this study is designed to highlight the comparison of multifidi muscle architecture using ultrasound imaging (USI) and MRI before and after lumbar medial branch RFA. This study will also include a commonly utilized functional assessment of the lumbar spine to evaluate the effects of RFA on lumbar spinal stability.

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Patients undergo ultrasound and lumbar MRI

Patients undergo ultrasound, physical therapy exam and MRI before and after the radiofrequency ablation procedure that they are getting as part of their regular care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Clark C. Smith, MD · Columbia University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-01-01
Primary Completion
2020-06-30
Completion
2020-06-30

Countries

  • United States

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