UnknownPhase 3

Effectiveness of Facet Joint Infiltration in Low Back Pain

Brazil60 participantsStarted 2011-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of facet joint infiltration with corticosteroids in the treatment of low back pain due to facet joint osteoarthritis.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * low back pain up to 3 months * pain on back extension * radiologic findings of facet joint osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * other causes of back pain * fibromyalgia * diabetes, arterial hypertension or glaucoma not well controlled * patients with contrast allergy

What they're measuring

pain visual analogic scale

Timeframe: baseline

pain visual analogic scale

Timeframe: 4 weeks

pain visual analogic scale

Timeframe: 12 weeks

pain visual analogic scale

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01447160

SponsorFederal University of São Paulo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-04

Contact for this trial

luiza ribeiro, doctor

55-11 92678027 luizahcr@hotmail.com

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