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New cannula design may improve back pain procedure outcomes

NCT ID NCT07475689

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥18 years * Chronic lumbar facet-mediated low back pain lasting more than 3 months * Failure of conservative treatment including physical therapy and medical management * Positive diagnostic medial branch block * Patients scheduled for lumbar medial branch radiofrequency ablation Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lumbar radiofrequency ablation at the same level * Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy that cannot be discontinued * Local infection at the procedure site * Severe spinal deformity or instability * Pregnancy * Inability to provide informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Facet joint pain; low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

    Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)