Status:
COMPLETED
A Comparison Study Between Contrast Spread and Loss of Resistance Techniques
Lead Sponsor:
Yakov Perper, MD
Conditions:
Cervical Radiculopathy
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Early epidural space identification is critical to the efficacy and safety of cervical epidural steroid injections (CESI) \[1\]. Currently, the accepted method for epidural space recognition is the lo...
Detailed Description
The study participants were patients of Astoria Pain Management, New York, USA (age 28-72 years) with a clinical diagnosis of cervical radiculitis. The Canadian SHIELD Ethics Review Board approved thi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical and recent MRI findings confirming the diagnosis of cervical radiculitis
- Inadequate pain relief with conservative care for more than 3 months
- Signed informed consent
- The procedure was covered by medical insurance
Exclusion
- Bleeding disorder or anticoagulants therapy
- Serious comorbidities such as congestive heart failure
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
- Refusal to participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 19 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 8 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05260294
Start Date
August 19 2019
End Date
October 8 2019
Last Update
March 2 2022
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Astoria Pain Management
Astoria, New York, United States, 11102