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The Relation of the Anatomic Morphology of Lumbar Transverse Processes and the Success Rate of Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation 40

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Clinical Trial NCT07076810 is an observational study for Lower Back Pain Chronic and is currently not yet recruiting. Enrollment is planned to begin on 1 September 2025 and continue until the study accrues 40 participants. Led by Ondokuz Mayıs University, this study is expected to complete by 30 June 2026. The latest data from ClinicalTrials.gov was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Brief Summary
Adult patients who were planned for lumbar facet joint medial branch nerve Radiofrequency ablation under fluoroscopic guidance because of facet joint-originated chronic lower back pain will be included in this study. Pain scores (Numerical Rating Scale and Oswestry Disability Index) will be recorded before and one month after the intervention. The morphology of the transverse processes and the facet joints (sizes and...Show More
Detailed Description
Our study will include patients who are examined at the Ondokuz Mayis University Algology Outpatient Clinic and diagnosed with chronic low back pain originating from the facet joints and deemed suitable for lumbar facet joint medial branch radiofrequency RF ablation (RFA) treatment. The study period will be between August 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study, those with s...Show More
Official Title

Morphology of Lumbar Transverse Processes and Relationship With the Success of Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Ablation in Facet Syndrome

Conditions
Lower Back Pain Chronic
Publications
Scientific articles and research papers published about this clinical trial:
Other Study IDs
  • OMÜ KAEК 2025/252
NCT ID Number
NCT07076810
Start Date (Actual)
2025-09-01
Last Update Posted
2025-08-19
Completion Date (Estimated)
2026-06-30
Enrollment (Estimated)
40
Study Type
Observational
Status
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
lower back pain
radiofrequency
facet joint
transverse process
Arms / Interventions
Participant Group/ArmIntervention/Treatment
Group High
Lumbar facet joints medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation
Patients will be positioned prone on the operation table. Intravenous access is opened. Monitorization for vital signs is performed. Light sedation with midazolam is performed. Under fluoroscopic guidance, medial branch nerve of each lumbar facet joint is found by searching the specific response to the stimulations of the radiofrequency needle. When the tip of the radiofrequency needle is close enough to the correspo...Show More
Lumbar facet joints medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation
Patients are positioned prone on the operation table. Intravenous access is opened and monitorization of vital signs is applied. Skin is cleaned by povidone iodine solution. Light sedation is applied by midazolam. Lumbar vertebral region is seen under C-arm fluoroscopic view. Medial branch nerve of the lumbar facet joints is searched by 22 G width, 10-cm length radiofrequency needles. When the needle tip is close eno...Show More
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome MeasureMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Pain assessement tool
One month
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome MeasureMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
A tool for assessment of the severity of low back pain
one month
Participation Assistant
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Ages
Adult, Older Adult
Minimum Age
18 Years
Eligible Sexes
All
  • Lumbar facet joint-originated lower back pain longer then 6 months.

  • Younger then 18
  • Reluctance to participate in the study
  • Severe anatomic deformation in lumbar vertebral region
  • Presence or suspicion of pregnancy
  • Inability to answer the questions of the study
Ondokuz Mayıs University logoOndokuz Mayıs University
Study Responsible Party
Mustafa Kurçaloğlu, Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor, Ondokuz Mayıs University
Study Central Contact
Contact: Mustafa Kurçaloğlu, Assistant Professor, +905062983830, [email protected]
Contact: Aymen Warille, Professor, +905378978358, [email protected]
1 Study Locations in 1 Countries

Atakum

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Atakum, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)