Effect of Dextrose Prolotherapy on Facet Joint in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain of Facet Origin

Investigating the Effect of Dextrose Prolotherapy on Facet Joint in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain of Facet Origin

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250724066615N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-30

Start date

2025-09-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Chronic low back pain of facet origin. Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the intervention group, a single dose of 5 mL of 25% dextrose solution will be injected into the facet joint capsule. Intervention 2: Control group: Patients in the control group wi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged between 18 to 60 years patients without the history of low back pain Patients who did not receive medical intervention for low back pain 1 month prior to study commencement

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with sequestrated or extruded disc herniation, spinal canal stenosis, radiculopathy, avascular necrosis of the hip joint, spinal malignancies, or inflammatory arthritis. Previous spinal surgery pregnancy During the study, patients who do not perform the exercises regularly or receive any new medication or intervention will be excluded from the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: Before, 1 month and 3 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Using WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.;Pain. Timepoint: Before, 1 month and 3 month after the intervention. Method of measurement: Using Visual Analog Scale (VAS).	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSoroor Hoseini

Artesh University of Medical Sciences

soroor.hosaini@yahoo.com+98 21 8609 6350

Outcome results

None listed

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