Freezing or cutting nerves: which works better for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07486674

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: EPC Education s.r.o. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two procedures—cryoablation (freezing nerves) and endoscopic denervation (cutting nerves)—to treat chronic sacroiliac joint pain. 51 adults with confirmed pain from the joint were included. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves daily function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: cryoablation and endoscopic denervation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more effective, longer-lasting option for people with chronic sacroiliac joint pain who haven't found relief from other treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures are invasive and carry risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN SACROILIAC JOINT PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

EuroPainClinics Košice

Košice, Košice Region, 04011, Slovakia

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