Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE vs. Conventional Medical Management for Lumbar Facet Arthropathy
50
about 6 years
18+
1 site in KS
What this study is about
Researchers are testing whether radiofrequency ablation using a multi-tined expandable electrode (MEE) is more effective than conventional medical management in treating chronic pain caused by lumbar facet arthropathy. The trial will compare the outcomes of both treatments over 2174 days, with an estimated enrollment of 50 participants.
Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.
What you may be asked to do
- 1.Participate in Conventional Medical Management
- 2.Undergo Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE
Participation Burden
What's physically and logistically required of participants.
Requires travel to a study site
How treatment is administered
You are randomly assigned, but you will know your treatment.
Extracted study details
Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.
Primary: The mean visual analog scale (VAS) between the two group
therapy