Single- vs Double-Level Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Coccydynia

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 prospective randomized study compares two radiofrequency ablation techniques targeting the ganglion impar in people with chronic coccydynia. Participants are adults who had at least 50% pain relief from a prior ganglion impar block but have since experienced recurrence. The trial uses fluoroscopic guidance to perform either a single-level or a double-level lesion and follows participants for up to two months to assess pain, function, and quality of life. Outcomes include pain intensity and functional status measured with validated tools. The study is conducted at Marmara University in Istanbul and aims to determine which technique yields superior clinical benefit.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with coccygeal pain lasting longer than 2 months
* Patients who experienced significant pain relief (≥50% reduction) after a ganglion impar block performed within the last 6 months, but whose pain has subsequently recurred
* Patients who provide informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute coccydynia (pain duration less than 2 months)
* Patients who did not achieve significant benefit (\<50% pain reduction) from prior ganglion impar block
* Patients with severe neurological or psychiatric disorders that impair communication or ability to follow instructions

Where it's running

• Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
  Istanbul, Pendi̇k, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gaye Boztepe, MD
• Email: gayeboztepe@gmail.com
• Phone: +902166254545

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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.