CompletedNot Applicable

Endoscopic and Cryoablation Denervation for Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Slovakia51 participantsStarted 2023-04-20

Plain-language summary

This interventional study compares cryoablation and endoscopic denervation for the treatment of posterior sacroiliac joint pain in patients with chronic sacroiliac joint pain confirmed by a positive diagnostic block. The aim is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of both procedures in reducing pain and improving functional status.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged 18 years or older * chronic sacroiliac joint pain * positive sacroiliac joint provocation maneuvers * positive diagnostic block of the dorsal branches of L5 and S1-S3 under fluoroscopic guidance * at least 70% pain relief after diagnostic block * ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * radicular pain caused by lumbar disc herniation or other dominant spinal pathology * spinal tumor, infection, fracture, or inflammatory spinal disease * coagulation disorder or ongoing anticoagulant therapy contraindicating the procedure * pregnancy * severe psychiatric or medical condition preventing reliable follow-up * refusal to participate in the study

What they're measuring

Pain intensity measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 months follow-up

Functional disability measured by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Timeframe: Baseline and 12 months follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07486674

SponsorEPC Education s.r.o.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-20

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