Status:

COMPLETED

Trans-foraminal Lumbar Epidural Injection of Dexmedetomidine Against Magnesium Sulfate When Combined With Dexamethasone in Uni-lateral Lower Limb Radicular Pain. Multi-centeric Comparative Study

Lead Sponsor:

Minia University

Conditions:

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

25-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Transforaminal injection of chronic radicular lower limb injection by either dexmedetomdine or magnesuim sulfate

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age group. 25-75ys old
  • Both sex.
  • Lumber disc protrusion at one or two segments on MRI.
  • Chronic lumbar radiculer pain for more than 6 weeks refractory to
  • medical treatment for at least 4 weeks. .
  • Positve leg rising test at 30-70 degrees.

Exclusion

  • Diabetic candidates ( type Ior II).
  • Patient refusal.
  • MRI with disc sequestration.
  • Neurological examination revealed foot drop, neuropathic ulcers
  • Myelopathic or scoliotic patients, .
  • Coagulopathic patients ( cirrhotic patients, on anti-coagulation )

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05271721

Start Date

March 1 2022

End Date

May 1 2023

Last Update

July 3 2024

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Minia University

Minya, Minia University Hospital, Egypt, 6115