Clinical Trial

Radiofrequency Denervation and Brain Imaging

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated December 24, 2024 (before its estimated April 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about changes in brain and its activity of following radiofrequency denervation treatment for chronic low back pain. The main question it aims to answer are: * report the magnitude of the brain changes following radiofrequency treatment for low back pain. * identify changes unique to radiofrequency treatment Patients with nociceptive type low back pain of moderate to severe intensity will be identified to undergo radiofrequency treatment. They will have 3 MRI scans - Baseline, after the diagnostic injections and 3 months after radiofrequency treatment. They will also fill questions relating to their pain, disability and health related quality of life.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2022-11-29; most recent amendment 2024-12-18.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2023-06-09
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05641948
Lead Sponsor University of Aberdeen
Collaborators: NHS Grampian
Conditions Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2023-04-03
Primary Completion 2026-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2024-12-24