In this study, investigators compared the effectiveness of medial branch conventional radiofrequency application and combined radiofrequency application in patients with lumbar facet joint disease , focusing on pain scores. The combined radiofrequency application, a sequence of pulsed radiofrequency and conventional radiofrequency , has been shown to be successful in treating neck pain and headache. These findings are of significant importance in the field of pain management and spinal disorders.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 40 - 90 years of age
* Patients with low back pain for more than three months and did not respond to conservative treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who underwent facet joint medial branch RF treatment previously
* Patients had additional interventional pain treatment or lumbar surgery within one year of the procedure
* Patients had radicular and significant disc pathology, psychiatric diseases or mental problems, malignancies
* Patients of one year follow-up could not be assessed entirely in the system
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Neuropathic Pain Scale
Timeframe: Scores of the patients ; before the procedure and 6 and 12 months after the procedure are shownThe 7 symptoms items are scored by interviewing the patient.The scores are added and a score of 4 or more out of ,10 point (severe pain ) .
2
Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: The NRS scores of the patients before the procedure and 6 and 12 months after the procedure .NRS in which individuals rate their pain on an ten-point numerical scale. Zero:''no pain at all' ten-point ''severe pain''