Status:
COMPLETED
The Impact of Epidural Steroid Analgesia on Functional MRI for Patients With LBP
Lead Sponsor:
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Conditions:
Chronic Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the most prevalent form of chronic pain, and the most common reason for disability in working-age population \[2\]. CLBP has also been reported associated with many abn...
Detailed Description
Pain, as an ancient enemy to human kind, was one of the most mystical phenomena within our body. For centuries, people search the magic wand to solve this issue and reach the heaven destination. Howev...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with disc herniation or radiculitis who are over 18 years of age.
- Patients with a history of chronic function-limiting low back pain and lower extremity pain for at least one months' duration.
- Patients who are competent to understand the study and provide written informed consent and participate in outcome measurements.
Exclusion
- Patients have previous lumbar surgery with metal instrument. Initial MRI shows spinal stenosis or without disc herniation. Patients have unstable opioid use, uncontrolled psychiatric disorders, uncontrolled acute medical illness, any condition that could interfere with the interpretation of outcome assessments, pregnant or lactating women or allergy to local anesthetics or steroid. Patients who are unable to perform MRI or fMRI will also be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
7 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01913782
Start Date
October 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2018
Last Update
June 19 2018
Active Locations (1)
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National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Shengli Rd, Taiwan, 701