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Comparison of Impar Ganglion Block and Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block in Patients with Coccygodynia

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllBaşakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
NCT06858917 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Coccygodynia is a condition that causes pain in the tailbone (coccyx) area. While it can develop after trauma, such as a fall or fracture, in some cases, no clear cause is identified. Patients who do not experience relief from standard treatments like pain medications, physical therapy, and posture adjustments may be referred to specialized pain management clinics for further treatment options. Several interventional procedures can help manage coccygodynia. These include impar ganglion block, radiofrequency ablation, caudal epidural steroid injections, sacral erector spinae plane (ESP) block, and coccygeal nerve blocks. These procedures are commonly performed in pain treatment centers and aim to reduce discomfort by targeting specific nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals. Impar ganglion block is one of the most frequently used treatments for coccygodynia. It involves inject

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Those who have had chronic coccygodynia for at least 3 months * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Patients who do not respond to conservative treatments (analgesics, physical therapy modalities etc.) and are scheduled for interventional pain procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have undergone surgery to the coccyx region * Having undergone an interventional pain procedure in the lumbar, sacral and coccyx regions within the last year * Patients with systemic infection, local infection at the application site, and coagulopathy * Pregnant and breastfeeding patients * Having endocrine or rheumatological disease that may affect the musculoskeletal system in the relevant region and lead to diagnostic complexity (such as spondyloarthropathy) * Patients with musculoskeletal system pathology that may contribute to symptoms in the relevant region and affect the evaluation of treatment results (such as lumbar disc herniation, sacroiliitis, spinal stenosis) * Those with lumbar, sacral or coccygeal vertebra fractures * Those with a history of allergic reactions to the contents of the injectate to be administered during an interventional pain procedure (especially contrast agent and local anesthetic) * Those with mental disorders that may affect the evaluation during the follow-up periods during the study
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What it tests

  • Ganglion Impar Block
  • Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block
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Where

1 site
Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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