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Offset Mechanisms in Evaluation of Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks
Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2025-07-29
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
151 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study examines the relationship between central nervous system (CNS) mechanisms of pain inhibition and the pain relief that occurs following a lumbar medial branch block (MBB).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Offset Mechanisms in Evaluation of Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Scheduled for lumbar MBB in UPMC Pain Management clinics
- Age greater than 18 years old
- Predominantly axial chronic low back pain for at least 3 months on a daily basis
- Must meet minimum cognitive function using PROMIS 2-item cognitive screener (score >3)
- Low back pain intensity greater than 3 out of 10
- Willing and able to receive study-related phone calls
You will not qualify if you...
- History of spine surgery at the level of the lumbar MBB
- Active worker's compensation or litigation claims
- New pain and/or psychiatric treatments within 2 weeks of enrollment
- Not fluent in English and/or unable to complete questionnaires
- Any clinically unstable systemic illness that may interfere with the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UPMC St. Margaret
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15215
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Research Team
M
Maya L Maurer, BS
CONTACT
B
Benedict J Alter, MD, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
1
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