Pulsed vs Conventional Radiofrequency for Tailbone Pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study prospectively compares two radiofrequency ablation approaches targeting the ganglion impar in adults with chronic coccydynia. Participants will undergo either pulsed or conventional radiofrequency ablation and will be followed to assess changes in pain, quality of life, and sleep quality. The trial aims to determine if one technique provides superior pain relief or functional benefits. Eligibility includes adults aged 18 to 80 with at least 3 months of refractory coccygeal pain and planned ganglion impar treatment. Exclusion criteria include incomplete records, procedural failures, infection, bleeding disorders, malignancy, cognitive or language barriers, and other standard safety considerations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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.

Where it's running

• Adana City Training and Research Hospital
  Adana, Adana, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
• Tobb Etü Hospital
  Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Derya Bayram, MD — Adana City Training and Research Hospital
• Study coordinator: Derya Bayram, MD
• Email: deryak.bayram@gmail.com
• Phone: +905433400430

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.