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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - Radiofrequency Denervation and Brain Imaging

Radiofrequency Denervation and Brain Imaging

Recruiting

Open to: ALL

Age: 18.0 - N/A

Medical Conditions

Back Pain
Low Back Pain


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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.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

Apr 2023 Mar 2026

OBSERVATIONAL

Intervention Type : OTHER
Intervention Description : Participants will undergo brain MRI scan at 3 intervals

Intervention Arm Group : Low Back Pain;



You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


This is in the inclusion criteria above


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
    Aberdeen
    Scotland
    AB25 2 ZN


The study is sponsored by University of Aberdeen and is in collaboration with NHS Grampian.




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Read full details for Trial ID: NCT05641948
Last updated 09 June 2023

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