Status:
COMPLETED
Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections to Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Cervical Facetogenic Pain
Lead Sponsor:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions:
Cervical Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Chronic neck pain, either after trauma (e.g. whiplash injury) or due to arthritis, is a significant issue for many Canadians. Steroid injections into the small joints of the neck can provide temporary...
Detailed Description
The project utilizes a randomized control trial design. Ethics approval was obtained from the Western Research Ethics Board. Participants with chronic neck pain will be recruited from the SJHC Pain Cl...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years old
- Facetogenic neck pain at least 4/10 on NRS after whiplash injury
- At least 50% relief of familiar neck pain after dual cervical medial branch blocks
Exclusion
- Suspected serious spinal pathology
- Fracture/dislocation at time of injury
- Nerve root compromise
- Spinal surgery or RFN in the past 12 months
- Prior corticosteroid cervical facet injection in past 6 months
- History of any uncontrolled mental health conditions
- Other contraindications to spinal injections
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 15 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04392999
Start Date
February 1 2021
End Date
August 15 2024
Last Update
August 20 2024
Active Locations (1)
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St. Joseph's Health Care London
London, Ontario, Canada, N6J3T9