CompletedPhase 3

TARGETING DUAL PATHWAYS IN REFRACTORY COCCYDYNIA

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

This retrospective cohort study included 60 patients aged 18-65 years treated at a tertiary pain clinic between June 2022 and June 2024. Patients received either Ganglion Impar Block (GIB) alone or GIB combined with pericoccygeal injection in a single session under fluoroscopic guidance. Pain severity and functional outcomes were assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Paris Functional Coccydynia Impact Questionnaire (PFCIQ) before the procedure and at 1 and 3 months post-intervention.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * with a confirmed diagnosis of coccydynia persistent for at least 3 months as determined by history, clinical examination, and radiological imaging, who had undergone either GIB or GIB with pericoccygeal injection, and had complete medical records available for review between June 2022 and June 2024. Exclusion Criteria: * having a recent intervention (in the past 6 months), morbid obesity (BMI \> 35 kg/m²), severe comorbidities, skin infections, bleeding disorders, pregnancy, or having incomplete records

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

Pain Assessment with Numeric Rating Scale 11

Timeframe: From the beginning of the treatment to the 3 month follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07060313

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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