Paramedian CESI vs Selective Nerve Root PRF for Lower Cervical Radicular Pain (NCT05950321) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Paramedian CESI vs Selective Nerve Root PRF for Lower Cervical Radicular Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided selective cervical nerve root pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) versus fluoroscopy-guided paramedian cervical epidural steroid administration (CESI) for the treatment of lower cervical radicular pain refractory to conservative treatments. For this evaluation, a numerical rating (NRS), neck disability index (NDI), and Leeds Assessment Of Neuropathic Symptoms And Signs (LANSS) scale will be used before and after both interventions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Severe unilateral radicular pain due to cervical disc herniation (pain with a severity of 6 or more on a numeric rating scale of 0-10)
* Continued pain for more than 3 months
* Demonstration of herniated disc compression of the lower cervical spinal nerve roots on magnetic resonance imaging
* Failure in pain management with conservative methods such as analgesics and physical therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pain radiating to both arms, hands or neck pain in the foreground
* Spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis (only those with radicular pain due to disc herniation will be included)
* Cognitive impairment
* Hepatic or renal insufficiency
* Severe psychiatric illness
* Local or systemic infection
* Coagulopathy
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
Numerical rating scale (NRS)
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 3rd and 6th month after treatment