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10% Dextrose Versus Triamcinolone Injections After Pulsed Radiofrequency for Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

NCT07757321 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-08-11

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Summary

Lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) is a common cause of chronic low back pain and radiculopathy. Transforaminal epidural steroid injection is commonly used as an adjuvant following pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment but is associated with potential steroid-related adverse effects. Ten percent dextrose has been proposed as a regenerative, non-steroidal alternative. This single-blind randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of transforaminal epidural 10% dextrose versus triamcinolone administered after PRF in reducing pain, disability, and neuropathic pain in patients with lumbar HNP over a 14-day follow-up period.

Conditions

  • Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
  • PRF

Interventions

DRUG

10% Dextrose Injection

Injection of 10% dextrose administered as an adjuvant following pulsed radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion.

DRUG

Triamcinolone Injection

Injection of triamcinolone administered as an adjuvant following pulsed radiofrequency of the dorsal root ganglion.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Indonesia University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-05
Primary Completion
2026-05-20
Completion
2026-06-03

Countries

  • Indonesia

Study Locations

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