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Comparison of Interlaminar CT Guided Epidural Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Steroid Injection in Patients With Lumbar Radicular Pain
Led by Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac · Updated on 2025-09-18
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
172 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The treatment of persistent lumbar radicular pain (LRP) using CT-guided epidural steroid injection (ESI) is widely used and associated with rare but serious complications. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which has recently been shown to promote healing and the anti-inflammatory process by delivering growth factors and cytokines, could be an alternative and potentially safer option. A previous study showed that PRP was as effective as ESI in treating this condition, without major complications. This study aims to compare these two treatments over the long term (2 years).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Interlaminar CT Guided Epidural Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Steroid Injection in Patients With Lumbar Radicular Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of unilateral resistant lumbar radicular pain associated with a herniated disc on MRI images
- Resistance to treatment after 6 weeks of appropriate medical care
- Adults aged 18 years and older
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of infections
- Previous percutaneous corticosteroid injections
- Current systemic corticosteroid treatment
- Immune deficiencies
- Allergy to contrast medium used
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- History of allergies to anesthetics or corticosteroids
- Anticoagulant treatment or blood disorders, including antiplatelet therapy
- Use of NSAIDs within two weeks prior to the procedure
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Clinique du Sport
Mérignac, France, 33700
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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