Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness Study of Physical Therapy As an Adjunct to a Lumbar Therapeutic Selective Nerve Root Block
Lead Sponsor:
University of Utah
Conditions:
Sciatic Neuropathy
Radiculopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if participation in physical therapy in conjunction with a selective nerve root block in the lumbar spine is more effective than just receiving the injection ...
Detailed Description
Recent reviews report moderate to strong evidence for short-term relief but limited evidence for long-term improvement. Anecdotal reports and case studies suggest good outcomes with various physical t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- MRI evidence of disk herniation in the lumbar spine consistent with clinical presentation
- Pain and/or paresthesia in the lumbar spine and a distribution extending distal to the gluteal fold within 24 hours of enrollment
- Scheduled to receive a therapeutic selective nerve root block
Exclusion
- Any lumbar surgery within six months of the baseline examination
- Any prior lumbar surgery involving fusion
- Medical red flags indicating a serious pathology such as neoplasm, infection, or fracture
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00934284
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
February 1 2008
Last Update
December 13 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Intermountain Healthcare
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84107