Transforaminal epidural versus intra-articular facet joint injection for treatment of lumbar radiculopathy

Comparison of transforaminal epidural versus intra-articular facet joint injection for treatment of lumbar radiculopathy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230829059295N2

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-20

Start date

2023-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

Lower backache and hip pain. Radiculopathy, lumbar region

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Facet-joint group ( Group F), The procedure was carried out under fluoroscopic guidance with the patient in the prone position under strict aseptic measures. The si

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

30 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All male and female patients between ages 30-60 years Confirmed case of lumbar radiculopathy diagnosed by standard MRI imaging studies

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with debilitating cardiac or respiratory disease Tumors of the spine with or without metastatic disease Patients with known allergy to lignocaine, bupivacaine or steroids Patients with a regional block done for pain in the last one year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patient satisfaction regarding pain relief after interventional procedure in lumbar radiculopathy. Timepoint: 4 weeks and then 3 months post intervention. Method of measurement: Numerical rating scale (NRS) , Visual analog scale (VAS) , Oswestry disability index (ODI).	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactHaroon Tariq

Combined Military Hospital

haroontariq299@gmal.com+92 323 7399976

Outcome results

None listed

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