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Reliability of MRI and Ultrasound in Cervical Epidural Needle Depth Estimation

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the reliability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (USG) in predicting needle depth during cervical epidural injections, compared to fluoroscopy. The goal is to identify alternative imaging methods that reduce radiation exposure while maintaining procedural accuracy and patient safety.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥ 18 years, Diagnosed with chronic cervical pain, Referred for cervical epidural steroid injection, Patients capable of providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Age \< 18 years, Pregnancy or breastfeeding, History of coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulants, Severe systemic infections or local infections at the injection site, Known allergy to steroids or local anesthetics, Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, Patients with spinal tumors or significant spinal deformities, Previous cervical spine surgery, Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent or follow-up participation.

What they're measuring

Accuracy of Needle Depth Prediction Using MRI and Ultrasound Compared to Fluoroscopy in Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections

Timeframe: 1 day (during the procedure)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06747663

SponsorDamla Yürük

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-06

Contact for this trial

DAMLA YÜRÜK, Associate Professor of Algolog

+905319932378 damlayuruk@hotmail.com

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