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The effectiveness of protocols of epidural adhesion on failed back surgery syndrome treatment

A clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of one- with three-day protocols of epidural adhesion on failed back surgery syndrome treatment

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230215057432N2
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-05-05
Start date
2025-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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

Conditions

Failed back surgery syndrome. Other reaction to spinal and lumbar puncture

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group I, patients in the foraminal group will first receive Omnipaque 240 contrast agent, followed by 0.2% bupivacaine. Next, a combination of 150 unit

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have a history of pain for at least three months, with or without radicular pain, following spinal surgery despite adequate medication Age over 18 years Having epidural adhesions based on clinical findings and MRI imaging

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and breastfeeding women Having suspected facet joint pain Receipt of any epidural injection or other invasive treatment methods within the past six months Substance addiction Having mental health issues

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The rate of pain. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 4 and 12 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;Functional status. Timepoint: Before the intervention and at 4 and 12 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Sharafi

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Sharafim991@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3854 3031

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026