Disc Puncture Does Not Accelerate Degenerative Changes in Lumbar Discs of Patients With Discogenic Pain

Procedures 10 years ago performed included intradiscal nucleoplasty (ACUTHERM) and intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET). At follow up MRI scans evaluated by two blinded specialists for disc degeneration were carried out. Intra- and interrater variability were accounted for. Baseline and 10-year post-procedure clinical parameters were compared.

NCT Number	NCT07567404
Lead Sponsor	SRH Gesundheitszentrum Bad Herrenalb
Conditions	Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2022-01-15
Primary Completion	2024-04-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2024-05-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-05