Freeze or fry? new study pits cold therapy against heat for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT07214844
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two treatments for chronic low back pain: one uses cold (cryoneurolysis) to numb nerves, the other uses heat (radiofrequency ablation). About 110 adults with long-term back pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will track pain levels and daily function for 12 months to see which approach provides better relief.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cryoneurolysis (cold therapy) and radiofrequency ablation (heat therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that cold therapy is a better option than heat for managing long-term low back pain, potentially offering longer relief with fewer side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 110 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are temporary and pain may return over time.
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Montefiore Multidisciplinary Pain Program
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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