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45 V vs 60 V Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Cervical Dorsal Root Ganglion for Cervical Radicular Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllAnkara Etlik City Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of 45 V and 60 V pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) applied to the cervical dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in patients with cervical radicular pain. Treatment efficacy will be evaluated using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain intensity and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional disability. Procedure-related adverse events will also be compared to assess the safety of both voltage settings.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral cervical radicular pain consistent with cervical disc herniation. * Pain intensity of ≥6 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). * Radicular pain persisting for at least 3 months. * MRI evidence of lower cervical nerve root compression consistent with clinical findings. * Inadequate response to conservative treatment, including analgesic medications and physical therapy. * Completion of cervical dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral upper extremity pain or predominant axial neck pain. * Cervical spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical myelopathy, or other structural spinal disorders causing radicular pain. * Previous cervical spine surgery at the target level. * Cognitive impairment preventing reliable outcome assessment. * Active local or systemic infection. * Coagulopathy or inability to discontinue anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy for the procedure. * Severe hepatic or renal failure. * Pregnancy. * Unstable psychiatric disorders. * Any condition that could interfere with completion of follow-up evaluations.
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What it tests

  • 45 V cervical dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency
  • 60 V cervical dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency
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Where

1 site
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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