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A double blind randomised controlled crossover trial of radiofrequency annuloplasty for the treatment of low back pain

A double blind randomised controlled crossover trial of radiofrequency annuloplasty for the treatment of low back pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN42725861
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2002-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2016-11-28

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

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Low back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Low back pain

Interventions

Treatment group will have radiofrequency annuloplasty. Placebo group same protocol but no lesioning performed - RF generator on test mode.

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 16-70 years at first assessment 2. Moderate/severe discogenic pain 3. Oswestry disability index 20% + 4. Failed 6 months conservative treatment 5. No previous disc surgery at symptomatic levels; Body Mass Index (BMI) average or overweight range 6. Loss of disc height not >50% of normal level on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or X-ray 7. Max two level pathology on MRI scan confirmed by discography

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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