Efficiency Comparison Between Methylprednisolone and Phenol 8% Treatment Using a Trans Sacral Approach - on Lower Back Pain and Limbs

November 8, 2011 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
The American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Management, Chronic Pain section, recommended Phenol neurolysis when other techniques have failed to provide adequate pain control. In this study we sought to Compare the pain relieve on a Lower Back and Limbs obtained from Methylprednisolone and Phenol 8% Treatment given by Trans Sacral Approach. The study includes patients who suffers from a chronic low back and/or limbs pain which were referred to be given epidural as a treatment. Control group receives 80 mg Methylprednisolone while the test group receives phenol 8%.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Zerifin, Israel
        • Recruiting
        • Assaf Harofeh Medical Center
        • Contact:
          • Murat Bahar, M.D
          • Phone Number: 0577-345466
        • Contact:
          • Josef Veltzer, M.D
          • Phone Number: 052-3420815
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Murat Bahar, M.D

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria: -at least 18 years of age;

  • chronic low back pain of at least 12 weeks duration;
  • patients which were diagnosed as a candidate for epidural since other techniques have failed to provide adequate pain control
  • Sciatica due to Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Neurogenic Claudication due to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients with unbalanced high blood pressure
  • patients who can not ley prone
  • patients who consumes anti-clotting medications
  • patients with bleeding problems
  • patients with Diabetes
  • patients who suffers from chronic non-specific lower back and limb pain

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 6, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 8, 2011

Last Verified

May 1, 2011

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 58/11

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