New Nerve-Zapping procedure tested for back pain relief

NCT ID NCT05660512

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 150 people who received the Intracept Procedure, which uses radiofrequency energy to ablate the basivertebral nerve in the spine. The goal is to see if this reduces disability from chronic low back pain. Participants fill out questionnaires about their pain and daily activities before and after the procedure.

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 of the basivertebral nerve (Intracept Procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that nerve ablation is a reliable option for reducing chronic low back pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. Pain relief varies, and the procedure carries risks like infection or nerve damage.

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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

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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