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Treatment Response to TFESI and DRG Pulsed RF in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Disc Herniation

NCT07509580 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Phase
Observational
Started
2024-11-01
Last updated
2026-04-22

Condition(s) studied

Lumbar RadiculopathyLumbar Disc HerniationLumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS)

Study summary

Lumbar radiculopathy caused by conditions such as lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) can lead to chronic pain and reduced quality of life. In patients who do not respond to conservative treatments, minimally invasive procedures such as transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) and pulsed radiofrequency (pRF) applied to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG) are commonly used.

This study aims to compare treatment responses between patients with lumbar disc herniation and those with lumbar spinal stenosis who have undergone TFESI combined with dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency. Pain levels and clinical outcomes will be evaluated to determine whether the underlying condition affects treatment effectiveness.

The results of this study may help guide clinicians in selecting the most appropriate treatment approach for patients with lumbar radiculopathy.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 75 years * Presence of symptoms associated with lumbar spinal stenosis or lumbar disc herniation * Symptom duration of at least 3 months * Having undergone lumbar transforaminal epidural corticosteroid injection and dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of sufficient records in the hospital system * Inaccessibility of radiological imaging

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • Comparison of change in pain intensity (Numeric Rating Scale, NRS) between lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis — Baseline, 1 hour, and 3 weeks post-procedure
    Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (0-10), and changes from baseline at 1 hour and 3 weeks post-procedure will be compared between patients with lumbar disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul Turkey (Türkiye)
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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