None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: ESI with ESP block: the procedure will be performed in prone position.A pillow will be placed below the lower abdomen to decrease lumbar lordosis. Appropriate utilisation of sterile tec
Sponsors
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age group – adults between 30yrs-60yrs 2.Chronic unilateral radicular lower back pain (for at least for more than 3 months) not responding to standard medications. 3.CLBP with BPI average pain intensity score more than 5. 4.MRI of lumbar spine showing disc herniation at L3-L4 and/or L4-L5 space.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with known or suspected pathological condition of spine 2. Pregnant or breast-feeding females 3. Patients planned for spine surgeries or other interventional procedures during trial period 4. Any Known allergic reaction to the drugs 5. Patients with h/o depression & suicidal thoughts 6. Severe coexisting diseases (such as heart failure, seizure disorders, kidney disease) 7.Refused consent 8. Patients with h/o coagulopathy or deranged coagulogram
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability assessment by MODQ scoreTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain reduction, quality of life,adverse effects by BPI,NRS, EUROQOLTimepoint: at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactApurva gupta
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed