M54.5 M48.99
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cryoneurolysis of the affected lumbar facet joints
with 2 x 3 min -60 bis -70° C
Group 2: steroid infiltration of the affected lumbar facet joints with 4 mg dexamethason
Sponsors
Interdisziplinäres Schmerzzentrum
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • chronic low back pain • twofold lumbar facet joint block with at least 50 % pain reduction on the NAS (numeric analog scale) during the local anaesthetic effect • written consent after detailed explanation and enough time for consideration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • radicular pain • lumbar instability • Coagulopathy • steroid intolerance • severe insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus • medium or major depressive episode • dementia • considerable psychosocial stress factors • whole body pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| mean, minimal and maximal pain scores on the NAS twelve weeks after cryoneurolysis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • quality of life • medication use • depressivity/anxiety • second cryoneurolysis after twelve weeks • mean, minimal and maximal pain scores on the NAS half a year, one year and two years after cryoneurolysis | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactTilman Wolter
Interdisziplinäres Schmerzzenztrum Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Outcome results
None listed