Effect of adding caudal nerve block to lumbar disc laser

The effect of adding caudal neuroplasty to percutaneous laser disc decompression(PLDD) in the management of lumbar radiculopathy, a double-blind randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20241015063370N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-14

Start date

2024-01-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

The effect of adding caudal neuroplasty to percutaneous laser disc decompression in the management of lumbar radiculopathy a double-blind randomized clinical trial. Radiculopathy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group A: After IV access for crystalloids injection, midazolam (1 mg) is initially administered intravenously for sedation. Initial standard monitoring with non-invasive a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

30 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 30-70years old low back pain radiating to the lower limb for 3 months without response to maintenance treatment Disc buldging in MRI Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous surgery at the same disc level Caudaequina syndrome Vertebral listhesis Tumor Infection Vertebral fracture Pregnancy Severe mental and physical illness Dissatisfaction

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of Pain Intensity. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Lasegue. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: The test in which raising the leg creates pain in the lower limb and the angle at which the pain is generated is recorded.;Level of function (disability) in activities of daily living. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) a questionnaire which gives a subjective percentage scorelevel of function (disability) in activities of daily living in those rehabilitating from low back pain.;Amount Of Painkillers Consumption. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: It is recorded by a questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Assessment of Pain Intensity. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Lasegue. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: The test in which raising the leg creates pain in the lower limb and the angle at which the pain is generated is recorded.;Level of function (disability) in activities of daily living. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) a questionnaire which gives a subjective percentage scorelevel of function (disability) in activities of daily living in those rehabilitating from low back pain.;Amount Of Painkillers Consumption. Timepoint: before intervention, two weeks after, one month after, three months after intervention. Method of measurement: It is recorded by a questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactProf. Dr. Farnad Imani

Iran University of Medical Sciences

farnadimani@yahoo.com+98 21 6435 2107

Outcome results

None listed

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