Status:
COMPLETED
The Effectiveness of Thoracal Epidural Steroid and Local Anesthetic Injection
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara University
Conditions:
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Chest Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-86 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of thoracic interlaminar epidural injections in alleviating pain and enhancing function in patients suffering from chronic mid and/or upper back...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \> 18 years old
- \> 6 months pain duration
- Failed conservative management (including medication, physical therapy, and exercise programs)
- Facet joint pain ruled out (confirmed through diagnostic blocks)
Exclusion
- \< 18 years old
- Having a psychological illness
- Allergies to local anesthetics or steroids
- Thoracic facet joint pain
- Significant disc herniation
- Infection ( which were ruled out by pre-procedure blood tests and C-reactive protein levels)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06507995
Start Date
August 15 2021
End Date
December 30 2023
Last Update
July 18 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Ankara University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)