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Can a higher voltage turn down chronic neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07744438

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two voltage settings (45 V vs 60 V) of pulsed radiofrequency, a minimally invasive procedure that uses electrical pulses to calm overactive nerves, for people with chronic neck pain caused by a herniated disc. Participants will receive the procedure on the cervical dorsal root ganglion, and researchers will measure pain intensity and neck-related disability over time. The goal is to see if a higher voltage provides better pain relief and improved function without increasing side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pulsed radiofrequency applied to the cervical dorsal root ganglion at either 45 volts or 60 volts
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help determine the optimal voltage setting for pulsed radiofrequency, potentially improving pain relief and function for people with chronic neck pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage comparison, and results may not apply to all patients. The procedure carries risks like temporary nerve irritation or discomfort, and the higher voltage may not prove more effective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 58 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral cervical radicular pain consistent with cervical disc herniation. * Pain intensity of ≥6 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). * Radicular pain persisting for at least 3 months. * MRI evidence of lower cervical nerve root compression consistent with clinical findings. * Inadequate response to conservative treatment, including analgesic medications and physical therapy. * Completion of cervical dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral upper extremity pain or predominant axial neck pain. * Cervical spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical myelopathy, or other structural spinal disorders causing radicular pain. * Previous cervical spine surgery at the target level. * Cognitive impairment preventing reliable outcome assessment. * Active local or systemic infection. * Coagulopathy or inability to discontinue anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy for the procedure. * Severe hepatic or renal failure. * Pregnancy. * Unstable psychiatric disorders. * Any condition that could interfere with completion of follow-up evaluations.

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Cervical radicular pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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