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Reliability of MRI and Ultrasound in Cervical Epidural Needle Depth Estimation

NCT06747663 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2024-12-24

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the reliability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (USG) in predicting needle depth during cervical epidural injections, compared to fluoroscopy. The goal is to identify alternative imaging methods that reduce radiation exposure while maintaining procedural accuracy and patient safety.

Conditions

  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Radicular Pain
  • Cervical Epidural Injection

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Needle Depth Measurement Using MRI, Ultrasound, and Fluoroscopy

This intervention involves cervical epidural steroid injection (CESI) for patients with chronic neck and radicular pain. Needle depth is measured pre-procedurally using MRI and ultrasound to predict the ideal needle placement. Fluoroscopy is used during the procedure to confirm and compare these measurements, aiming to evaluate the accuracy of imaging techniques and minimize radiation exposure.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • Damla Yürük

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • DAMLA YÜRÜK, Associate Professor of Algolog · Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-31
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2025-07-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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