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NCT07497269
Conventional vs Pulsed RF in Coccydynia
Conditions: Back Pain
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 80 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 90
Sponsor: Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Location: Adana City Training and Research Hospital Adana Adana
Summary
The aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the effects of pulsed and conventional radiofrequency ablation of the ganglion impar on pain, quality of life, and sleep quality in patients with refractory coccydynia, and to determine whether one treatment is superior to the other.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 80 years.
* Chronic pain in the coccygeal region lasting longer than 3 months, unresponsive to analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other conservative treatment methods.
* Patients scheduled to undergo ganglion impar treatment with either conventional or pulsed radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Incomplete medical records.
* Loss to follow-up.
* Technical failure during the block procedure.
* Local infection, bleeding disorders, allergy to contrast agents, or history of spinal surgery.
* History of malignancy.
* Refusal to participate in the study.
* Diagnosed psychological disorders.
* Individuals unable to communicate effectively or understand instructions.
* Age under 18 or over 80 years.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07497269). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
