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Clinical Outcomes of Magnesium Sulfate in Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
This observational study will compare the clinical outcomes of two cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection protocols used in routine clinical practice for adults with chronic cervical radicular pain caused by cervical disc herniation. One group received lidocaine, dexamethasone, and normal saline, while the other group received lidocaine, dexamethasone, and magnesium sulfate. Pain intensity, neck-related disability, and health-related quality of life will be evaluated using the Numeric Rating Scale, Neck Disability Index, and Short Form-12. Outcomes will be assessed before the procedure and at routine follow-up visits up to three months after the procedure. Treatment selection was based on routine clinical decisions and was not assigned by the researchers. No additional medication, procedure, test, or follow-up visit will be performed for the purposes of this study. The study uses data from existing medical records and routine clinical follow-up assessments.
Official title: Clinical Outcomes of Magnesium Sulfate Use in Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection for Chronic Cervical Radicular Pain: A Comparative Observational Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium sulfate was administered as an adjunct to lidocaine and dexamethasone during cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection as part of routine clinical care. Treatment was not assigned by the investigators.
Normal Saline
Normal saline was administered with lidocaine and dexamethasone during cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection as part of the standard routine clinical protocol. Treatment was not assigned by the investigators.
Locations (1)
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, PENDİK, Turkey (Türkiye)