New heat procedure may offer better relief for chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT05409443

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two heat-based procedures to treat pain from the sacroiliac joint, a common cause of low back pain. One method uses a newer device to create larger burns, while the other uses a standard technique. The trial enrolled 20 adults with long-term pain who had not improved with other treatments. The goal was to see which approach provides better pain relief and function over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: radiofrequency ablation (a procedure using heat to block pain nerves)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a newer, more extensive ablation technique provides longer-lasting pain relief for people with sacroiliac joint pain.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early-phase trial that was terminated, so results are limited. The procedure carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or temporary increased pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN SACROILIAC JOINT COMPLEX

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Utah Farmington Health Center

Farmington, Utah, 84025, United States
University of Utah Orthopaedic Center

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
University of Utah South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan, Utah, 84009, United States

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