Lumbar Facet Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Versus Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation for Chro… (NCT07692737) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lumbar Facet Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Versus Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Lumbar Facet-Mediated Pain
30 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The first clinical research effort under this initiative is a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing intra-periarticular lumbar facet platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to standard-of-care medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for chronic lumbar facet-mediated pain.
The study is designed to:
* Use contemporary best-practice techniques for both treatment arms
* Minimize incremental risk beyond standard care
* Generate feasibility, safety, and preliminary comparative effectiveness data
* Inform future definitive trials and potential program expansion
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults with chronic lumbar back pain suspected to be facet-mediated
* ≥80% pain relief following two diagnostic medial branch blocks
* Ability to provide informed consent
* Ability to complete patient-reported outcome measures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Active radiculopathy or alternate dominant spinal pain generator
* Prior lumbar fusion at target level
* Active systemic infection or local infection at injection site
* Thrombocytopenia, less than 100,000/uL
* Anemia, Hemoglobin less than 10 g/dL
* Pregnancy
* Inability to complete follow-up assessments
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.