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A prospective single-blind randomized controlled study of a new method of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the C2 dorsal root ganglion for the treatment of cervicogenic headache

A prospective single-blind randomized controlled study of a new method of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the C2 dorsal root ganglion for the treatment of cervicogenic headache

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500095771
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-01-13
Start date
2025-01-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cervicogenic Headache ICHD-3: Headaches caused by disorders of the cervical spine, including the bones that make it up, intervertebral discs, and/or soft tissues, usually, but not always, accompanied by neck pain

Interventions

Experimental group (Group A):New method of ultrasound guided
Control group (Group B):Traditional method X-ray guided

Sponsors

Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18-70 years; 2.ASAI~II; 3.Gender neutral; 4.Pain VAS score >=4; 5.Pain duration >= 3 months; 6.MRI imaging find no tumor, hemorrhage, etc.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of allergy to perioperative drugs such as local anesthetics; 2.Pregnancy or severe cardio-vascular disease; 3.Suspected infection (signs + lab tests); 4.Puncture site infection; 5.Myelitis, spinal embolism, spinal cord tumor, vertebral fracture; 6.Inability to cooperate due to severe mental illness, etc. 7.Coagulation disorders; 8.Prolapsed disc, free herniation;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Primary puncture success rate;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Baseline data;Puncture time;Distribution of contrast media;Pain condition;Pain relief;Assessment of depression;Assessment of outcome;Patient Satisfaction;Subjective numbness;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLiangliang He

Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University

llhe1981@126.com+86 18811190510

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026