New hope for failed back surgery? electrical pulses vs steroid shots

NCT ID NCT07156513

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Puerta de Hierro University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested two treatments for people with ongoing back pain after spinal surgery: pulsed radiofrequency (a procedure using mild electrical pulses) and a standard steroid injection. About 130 patients were followed for several months to see which approach reduced pain and improved daily function better. The goal is to find a more effective way to manage this difficult condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: pulsed radiofrequency (a procedure using electrical pulses) and betamethasone (a steroid drug)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more effective, non-surgical option for managing chronic back pain after failed surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is still experimental and may not work better than standard steroid injections.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

complex regional pain syndrome type 2 Failed Back Surgery Syndrome neuralgia post laminectomy syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN FAILED BACK SURGERY SYNDROME PERSISTENT SPINAL PAIN SYNDROME TYPE II POST-LAMINECTOMY SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

General Hospital Of Ciudad Real

Ciudad Real, 13005, Spain
HM Monteprincipe University Hospital

Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, 28660, Spain
HM Sanchinarro University Hospital

Madrid, 28050, Spain
Hospital Puerta de Hierro

Majadahonda, Madrid, 28222, Spain

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