Randomized Controlled Clinical Study of Biplanar Ultrasound-guided Puncture of Lumbar Interforamen (NCT06315803) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Randomized Controlled Clinical Study of Biplanar Ultrasound-guided Puncture of Lumbar Interforamen
China76 participantsStarted 2023-06-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Xplane ultrasound with radiography for guidance of lumbar interforamen puncture in patients with lumbar disc herniation. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are:
* The feasibility that the Xplane ultrasound assists surgeon in mastering lumbar interforamen puncture faster than radiography.
* The clinical accuracy and safety of the Xplane ultrasound-guidance lumbar interforamen puncture faster.
Participants will undergo lumbar interforamen puncture with guidance of Xplane ultrasound or radiography. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare the first success rate, number of punctures, number of radiographies, puncture time and operator confidence score.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 16 to 80 years of age;
. symptoms and confirmatory signs of lumbar radiculopathy that persisted for at least 6 weeks;
. LDH at a corresponding level and side on imaging;
. surgical candidates for epidural steroid injection (ESI) or percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD). If the patient underwent ESI and PELD surgery on the same day, we only selected the data for the first one.
Exclusion criteria
. other diseases affecting the spine (tumor, infection, metabolic disease, immune system disease and fractures);
. body mass index (BMI) greater than 32 kg/m2;
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.