Radiofrequency Denervation for Reducing Chronic Pain: a Meta-analysis

June 20, 2013 updated by: Turku University Hospital
The meta-analysis of data obtained from randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation on reducing chronic neck and low back pain.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

374

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults with chronic neck or low back pain.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • RCTs with pain VAS as outcome

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo
Intervention
Radiofrequncy Denervation
Other: Radiofrequncy Denervation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pain Visual Analogue Scale
Time Frame: 4 months
4 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Turku University Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 18, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 20, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

June 21, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 21, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 20, 2013

Last Verified

June 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RF_META

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