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Transforaminal Epidural Injection in Acute Sciatica
Led by C.L.A.Vleggeert-Lankamp · Updated on 2023-10-19
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
369 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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C.L.A.Vleggeert-Lankamp
Lead Sponsor
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Spaarne Gasthuis
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Patients suffering from sciatica are treated conservatively for the first 8 weeks due to the favourable prognosis. This period is preferably extended up to 14-16 weeks after which patients may opt for surgery. However, patients may experience severe discomfort due to pain in the leg which can lead to decreased physical activity and socio-economic problems. An adequate therapy to alleviate symptoms during this period of 'wait-and-see' is lacking. In this study, patients will be randomized to treatment with transforaminal epidural injections or standard oral pain medication.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Transforaminal Epidural Injection in Acute Sciatica
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with sciatica by GP
- NRS leg pain of 6 or more on a 10-point scale
- Symptoms lasting at least 3 weeks and no more than 8 weeks
- Age 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Under 18 years of age
- Condition preventing transforaminal epidural injection
- Severe scoliosis
- Received transforaminal epidural injection within 6 months before randomization
- Previous surgery for sciatica at the same level
- Surgery for sciatica at another level within one year before inclusion
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Spaarne Gasthuis
Haarlem, Netherlands
Actively Recruiting
2
Spaarne Gasthuis
Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Carmen LA Vleggeert-Lankamp, MD Msc Ph.D
CONTACT
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Eduard JA Verheijen, Bsc
CONTACT
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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