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Conventional vs Pulsed RF in Coccydynia

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the effects of pulsed and conventional radiofrequency ablation of the ganglion impar on pain, quality of life, and sleep quality in patients with refractory coccydynia, and to determine whether one treatment is superior to the other.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 80 years. * Chronic pain in the coccygeal region lasting longer than 3 months, unresponsive to analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other conservative treatment methods. * Patients scheduled to undergo ganglion impar treatment with either conventional or pulsed radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Exclusion Criteria: * Incomplete medical records. * Loss to follow-up. * Technical failure during the block procedure. * Local infection, bleeding disorders, allergy to contrast agents, or history of spinal surgery. * History of malignancy. * Refusal to participate in the study. * Diagnosed psychological disorders. * Individuals unable to communicate effectively or understand instructions. * Age under 18 or over 80 years.

What they're measuring

The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12th months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07497269

SponsorAdana City Training and Research Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-04-01

Contact for this trial

Derya Bayram, MD

+905433400430 deryak.bayram@gmail.com

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