RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06092749

Chronic Unilateral Lumbar Radicular Pain

Effectiveness of Transgrade vs Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection for Chronic Unilateral Lumbar Radicular Pain

Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Neuropathic Pain

Summary

Chronic neuropathic lumbar pain is among one of the most widespread complaints of patients.Many approaches have been attempted to target chronic pain, with varying efficacy and risks. Transgrade (TG) epidural injection is a new technique using a Racz- Coudé needle for epidural access at a "transgrade" angle without requiring any specialized hardware or accessories. Interlaminar (IL) epidural steroid injection (ESI) is one of the procedures that involves the delivery of injectate to the epidural space through directing a needle between the laminae of two adjacent vertebrae.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Interlaminar technique (IL) and Transgrade technique (TG) for people with neuropathic pain. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 21 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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