Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT01788410

MRI-Guided Cryoablation to Alleviate Pain in Head, Neck and Spine

Led by Brigham and Women's Hospital · Updated on 2023-08-08

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

887 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The objective of this study is to provide pain relief to patients with facet joint disease or head and neck pain related to compression of a nerve root. The goal is to provide palliative care with superior efficacy and longer relief compared to current methods.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

MRI-Guided Cryoablation to Alleviate Pain in Head, Neck and Spine

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Willing and able to sign informed consent
  • Have facet joint disease or nerve pain from damage or compression suitable for MRI-guided minimally invasive procedure
  • Able to attend all scheduled visits and imaging appointments
  • At least 18 years old
  • Estimated life expectancy greater than 8 weeks according to clinician
  • If experiencing radiculopathy, pain cause must be confirmed by nerve block within 3 months prior to ablation
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Contraindications to MRI or gadolinium contrast, such as estimated glomerular filtration rate less than 60 ml/min or presence of metal clips
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

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Research Team

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Thomas Lee, MD

CONTACT

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Danielle Chamberlain, BS, RT(R)

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

N/A

Allocation

N/A

Model

N/A

Primary Purpose

N/A

Number of Arms

1

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