Back pain breakthrough? study compares two needle treatments for lasting relief

NCT ID NCT07509580

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common procedures for chronic back pain caused by a slipped disc or narrowed spine: a steroid injection and a nerve-targeting radiofrequency treatment. Researchers will track pain levels in 200 adults right after the procedure and three weeks later. The goal is to see if one condition responds better to these treatments, helping doctors personalize care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: corticosteroid injection and pulsed radiofrequency
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors choose the best treatment for chronic back pain based on the patient's specific condition.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove one treatment is better. Results may not apply to all patients, and pain relief may be temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk disease lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to lumbar spinal stenosis radiculopathy spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION LUMBAR RADICULOPATHY LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS (LSS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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