New study tests which Nerve-Freezing or burning technique works best for back pain
NCT ID NCT05813639
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two procedures—cryoablation (freezing) and radiofrequency ablation (burning)—to block nerves causing chronic low back pain. 150 adults with long-term back pain will receive one of these treatments or a different endoscopic procedure. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and improves daily function over 3 years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve-blocking procedures (cryoablation or radiofrequency ablation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a more effective, longer-lasting procedure for chronic low back pain from facet joints.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single study with 150 participants, and results may not apply to all back pain types. The procedures carry risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MD, PhD, FIPP Rapcan
Bardejov, 08501, Slovakia
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