Effect of the Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection on Quality of Life, Pain and Disab… (NCT04235478) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of the Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection on Quality of Life, Pain and Disability
Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2017-12-27
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the effect of cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injections on the neuropathic pain, quality of life and disability patients with cervical radiculopathy. After the clinical and MRG evaluations of patients with neck and arm pain, injection was given to eligible patients.
Patients undergone the procedure were evaluated before and after injection for neuropathic pain, quality of life and disability.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Neck pain and / or unilateral arm pain for at least 3 months
* Inadequate response to conservative treatment methods
* Visual analog scale\>5
* Treatment of neuropathic pain:
Patients who received adequate treatment for a sufficient period of time (Gabapentine ( ≥4 wk ve ≥ 1200 mg) or Pregabaline ( ≥4 wk ve ≥ 300mg )) and did not respond adequately
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cervical epidural injection history applied in the last 3 months
* Presence of systemic and / or local infection
* Bleeding diathesis
* Pregnancy
* Presence of a history of allergy to contrast agent and local anesthetic agent
* Systemic inflammatory disease ( rheumatoid arthritis, SLE..)
* Presence of malignancy
* Presence of polyneuropathy, multiple sclerosis or demyelinating nervous system diseases
* Patients with a history of surgical operations for cervical disc hernia and / or spinal stenosis
* Patients with myelomalacia due to spinal cord compression
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pain relief
Timeframe: before treatment(T0)
2
Pain relief
Timeframe: 1th month after procedure (T1)
3
Pain relief
Timeframe: 3th month after procedure (T2)
4
Pain relief
Timeframe: 6th month after procedure (T3)
5
Pain classification-The leeds assesment of neuropathic signs&symptoms (LANSS)
Timeframe: before treatment(T0)
6
Pain classification-The leeds assesment of neuropathic signs&symptoms (LANSS)
Timeframe: 1th month after procedure (T1)
7
Pain classification-The leeds assesment of neuropathic signs&symptoms (LANSS)