Conventional Sacroiliac Joint Injection Versus Pulsed Radiofrequency in SIJ Pain (NCT07709689) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Conventional Sacroiliac Joint Injection Versus Pulsed Radiofrequency in SIJ Pain
80 participantsStarted 2026-07-12
Plain-language summary
Therapeutic options for SIJ pain include intra-articular corticosteroid injections, which provide symptomatic relief but typically require repeated administration due to variable and short-lived efficacy.
More recently, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) has been investigated for joint pain management through intra-articular electrode placement and stimulation. However, its effectiveness in treating SIJ pain remains insufficiently studied and warrants further exploration.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
* Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Pain
* Diagnostic Block Response: Demonstrated a pain reduction of at least 50% following a diagnostic intra- articular SIJ block.
* Failure of Medical Management
* Chronic Pain Duration: Presence of chronic pain for a minimum duration of 6 months.
* Pain Intensity: A pain intensity score greater than 5 on a 10-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst imaginable pain.
* Age: Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Body Mass Index (BMI): A BMI within the range of 20 kg/m² to 35 kg/m².
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal.
* Local infection at the puncture site.
* Coagulopathies with platelets count below 50,000 or an INR\>1.6.
* Unstable cardiovascular disease and Poor general condition and severe respiratory distress.
* History of psychiatric and cognitive disorders or opioid addiction.
* Patients are allergic to medication used.
* Previous surgery to the affected site.
* Rheumatological disease such as rheumatoid arthtritis or ankylsoing spondyolitis.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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.