New cannula design may improve back pain procedure outcomes
NCT ID NCT07475689
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different cannula designs used during radiofrequency ablation for chronic low back pain caused by facet joints. 82 adults were randomly assigned to receive the procedure with either a standard straight cannula or a sidekick cannula. Researchers measured pain reduction and functional improvement to see if one design works better.
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 procedure
- What this could lead to
- If one cannula design proves better, it could improve pain relief and function for people with chronic low back pain from facet joints.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with 82 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure itself carries risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)