Comparison of platelet rich plasma injection and steroid injection combined with radiofrequency treatment for sacroiliac joint pain

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Intra- and Peri-Articular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection with Steroid Injection Combined with Lateral Branch Radio frequency Ablation in the Management of Sacroiliac Joint Pain - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/109927

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M533- Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention1: Platelet Rich Plasma plus Lateral Branch Radiofrequency Ablation: Intra and peri articular autologous platelet rich plasma injection of approximately 3 to 4 ml prepared from patient blo

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 18 to 70 years with chronic sacroiliac joint pain for more than 3 months, positive provocative tests, failure of conservative treatment, and willing to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Coagulopathy, anticoagulant therapy, local or systemic infection, pregnancy, malignancy, severe uncontrolled comorbid illness, prior sacroiliac intervention within 6 months, allergy to study medications, severe psychiatric illness, inability to provide consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in Numerical Rating Scale pain scoreTimepoint: Baseline and 3 months after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in Oswestry Disability Index scoreTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months;Patient Global Perceived Effect scoreTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months;Rescue analgesic consumptionTimepoint: During follow up up to 3 months;Procedure-related adverse eventsTimepoint: Immediately post-procedure to 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Samarjit Dey

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalagiri

drsamarjit@aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in7805920791

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026