Heat waves for pain? RF ablation study shows promise

NCT ID NCT04673032

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how well radiofrequency ablation (a procedure that uses heat to calm pain nerves) works for people with chronic pain. 298 participants were treated with a Boston Scientific device and then rated their improvement. The goal was to see real-world results, not to compare with other treatments.

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 (a procedure using heat from radio waves to target nerves causing pain)
What this could lead to: If results are positive, this could support the use of radiofrequency ablation as a standard option for managing chronic pain.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. Pain relief varies, and the procedure may not work for everyone.

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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.

PAIN, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Carolinas Research Institute

Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States
Elite Pain and Spine Institute

Mesa, Arizona, 85203, United States
Mater Olbia Hospital

Olbia, Italy
Pain Diagnostics and Interventional Care

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Premier Pain Treatment Institute

Loveland, Ohio, 45140, United States
Quincy Medical Group

Quincy, Illinois, 62301, United States
Shepherd Center

Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
St. Anna Hospital

Geldrop, Netherlands
St. Jan

Bruges, Belgium
The Spine Wellness Center in Westport

Westport, Connecticut, 06880, United States
Toledo Clinic

Toledo, Ohio, 43623, United States
Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States
Twin Cities Pain Clinic and Surgery Center

Edina, Minnesota, 55439, United States
UC Health Pain Medicine

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
ZNA Hoge Beuken

Antwerp, Belgium

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