MRgFUS and RFA for Treatment of Facet-joint Osteoarthritis Low Back Pain
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Chronic Low Back Pain
Facet Joint Syndrome
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 20 – 79
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This is a prospective, randomized, two-arm, phase II study.
The purpose of this study is:
* To evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of facet-joint osteoarthritis low back pain.
* Determining the effect of the MRgFUS System and RFA for improving functional disabilities and in reducing …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Men and women age 20 to 79 years old
2. Suffering from lumbar vertebral facet joint syndrome.
3. Lower back pain at least six months (NRS≥4).
4. Conventional treatment of pain includes NSAIDs, opioids, muscle relaxants, oral steroids, physical therapy or chiropractic therapy.…
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