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Pain Relief as a postoperative functional outcome predictor in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis

Relationship between postoperative functional outcome and pain relief after selective nerve root block (SNRB) in degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis patient requiring decompressive surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0006192
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-05-27
Start date
2019-11-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Symptoms of single-level lateral recess or foraminal stenosis, with neurological and MRI findings matching the symptoms 2. Lesions determined as described above that are consistent with the lesions in which pain is provoked by the pricking of the spinal needle during SNRB 3. Symptomatic relief after early SNRB and recurrence of symptoms to a degree requiring surgical treatments 4. Completion of at least 2 years of follow-up after surgical treatment 5. Severe radiculopathy (LANSS > 7) 6. No signs of motor weakness

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lumbar herniated intervertebral discs, spondylolisthesis, tumor, infection, or trauma Secondary gain such as work compensation or traffic accident compensation Inability to communicate properly History of surgery or SNRB

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
VAS of lower leg radiating pain

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional outcome( ODI, RMDQ ), Quality of life (SF-36 PCS, SF-36 MCS)

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactSangbong Ko

The Catholic University of Daegu

kosangbong71@gmail.com+82-53-650-4283

Outcome results

None listed

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