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RECRUITING
NCT04730700
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Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.

Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand how people feel after a radiofrequency ablation standard of care surgery using a different type of needle (multi-tined expandable electrode/MEE) in comparison to receiving conventional medical management (CMM) techniques.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

50

Start Date

2020-12-17

Completion Date

2026-11-30

Last Updated

2025-11-13

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE

RFA will be performed in the usual fashion utilizing the MEE instead of the RFA needles routinely used at each institution.

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional Medical Management

Conventional medical management (CMM), which may include physical therapy, home exercise programs, pain medication, and other conservative therapies such as back brace, walking aid, and chiropractic care.

Locations (1)

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States