Clinical trial

Efficacy and Cost: Benefit Ratio of 0, 1, and 2 Medial Branch Blocks for Lumbar…

NCT00484159 · Johns Hopkins University, Other · Completed

Key facts

NCT number NCT00484159
Title Efficacy and Cost: Benefit Ratio of 0, 1, and 2 Medial Branch Blocks for Lumbar Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation
Official title Prospective Randomized Study Comparing 0, 1, and 2 Diagnostic Lumbar Medial Branch (Facet Joint) Blocks Before Radiofrequency Denervation in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cost: Benefit Analysis.
Lead sponsor Johns Hopkins University, Other
Status Completed
Study type Interventional
Conditions Low Back Pain
Intervention type Drug, Procedure
Interventions Radiofrequency denervation of medial branches, 0.5% bupivacaine, 2% lidocaine, Radiofrequency denervation
Enrollment 151
Start date Feb 1, 2007
Primary completion Jan 1, 2009
Completion Jan 1, 2009
First posted Jun 8, 2007
Last update posted Jul 26, 2011
Countries United States

At a glance

  • 1–9 Study sites
  • Yes Results posted
  • None Linked FDA submissions

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