Clinical trial for Cervical Radiculopathy
Official title Ultrasound Guided Transcutaneous Pulsed Radiofrequency for Cervical Radiculopathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07207356
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if a new, non-invasive heat treatment is safe and helps reduce pain better than a fake treatment.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people who have had neck and arm pain from pinched nerves for more than six weeks.
- What's involved
- Participants will get 12 treatment sessions over four weeks, along with standard physical therapy.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts four weeks and requires 12 visits for treatment.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age between 20 and 75 years old.
- Presence of neck pain or paresthesia radiating to the unilateral upper extremity with radicular and dermatomal pattern;
- Positive Spurling's test;
- Positive cervical distraction test
- Symptoms lasting for over 6 weeks
You likely can't join if
- History of cervical spine surgery.
- Motor deficit on involving limb
- Presence of axial neck pain without radicular symptoms
- Symptoms from shoulder, elbow, or wrist joint or other musculoskeletal co-morbidity such as rheumatologic disease or carpal tunnel syndrome
- Evidence of serious underlying pathology (e.g., tumor, infection, fracture, or myelopathy)
- Prior exposure to epidural steroid injection or pulsed radiofrequency therapy within the past 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 20 and 75 years old.
- Presence of neck pain or paresthesia radiating to the unilateral upper extremity with radicular and dermatomal pattern;
- Positive Spurling's test;
- Positive cervical distraction test
- Symptoms lasting for over 6 weeks
- Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for arm pain ≥ 4 out of 10
- MRI or CT-confirmed nerve root compression, corresponding to clinical symptoms.
- Able to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures
- History of cervical spine surgery.
- Motor deficit on involving limb
- Presence of axial neck pain without radicular symptoms
- Symptoms from shoulder, elbow, or wrist joint or other musculoskeletal co-morbidity such as rheumatologic disease or carpal tunnel syndrome
- Evidence of serious underlying pathology (e.g., tumor, infection, fracture, or myelopathy)
- Prior exposure to epidural steroid injection or pulsed radiofrequency therapy within the past 6 months
- Presence of pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- History of epilepsy or electronic devices implanted in the body
- Active infection or skin disease at the stimulator contact site
- Allergy to electrode patch
- Unable to understand the study protocol or provide written
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Taipei, Taiwan
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Taipei, Taiwan. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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