Consultation with a radiologist before spinal injections
Official title: Impact of Interventional Radiology Consultation on the Spinal Infiltrations Effectiveness
Run by University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT06762665 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if having a chat with a radiologist before spinal injections can help patients feel less anxious and have a better overall experience.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 270 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montpellier, Occitnaie) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 12, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06762665 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older experiencing significant back or neck pain who are referred for a peri-spinal injection.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who cannot participate in teleconsultations or those with legal protections may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of conducting a pre-operative consultation with a radiologist for patients undergoing spinal injections. The goal is to enhance the physician-patient relationship and provide comprehensive explanations about the procedure, which may help reduce pre-procedure anxiety. By assessing the impact of this proactive approach, the study aims to determine if it improves the overall experience and effectiveness of spinal interventions. The hypothesis suggests that patients who engage in this consultation will report better outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved patient experiences and outcomes for spinal interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific impact of pre-operative consultations in this context is not well-documented, similar approaches in other medical fields have shown positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient 18 years of age or older * Referred to the imaging department for a peri-spinal injection under CT guidance. * Low back pain, dorsal pain, or neck pain with an average pain intensity of ≥ 5/10 on NPRS. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient unable to read and/or write French * Patient unable to condut a teleconsultation (no phone, no internet connection) * Current pregnancy, breastfeeding, or lack of effective contraception for women of childbearing age * Lack of consent * Legally protected population: * Adults protected by law (guardianship, curatorship, or judicial protection) * Non-emancipated minors * Individuals unable to express consent (research conducted in emergency situations) * Individuals deprived of liberty (by judicial or administrative decision, or involuntary hospitalization) * Not affiliated with a social security scheme or not benefiting from such a scheme * Participation in another research study with an ongoing exclusion period
Where it's running
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University Hospital of Montpellier
Montpellier, Occitnaie, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maxime PASTOR, MD — University Hospital, Montpellier
- Study coordinator: Maxme PASTOR, MD
- Email: maxime-pastor@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: 06 72 32 79 83
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.