Treatment for pain caused by upper cluneal nerve entrapment
Treatment of Upper Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome for Reduction of Low Back Pain: Single-arm Experimental Study
NA · Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT06059612
This study is testing a new way to treat low back pain caused by a trapped nerve by giving injections to help relieve the pain for people who haven't found relief with regular treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06059612 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on treating superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome, a condition that causes low back pain due to nerve compression. The approach involves identifying trigger points on the posterior iliac crest and administering injections to alleviate pain. The study aims to provide effective treatment options for patients suffering from low back pain that has not been resolved through traditional methods. It highlights the importance of recognizing this syndrome, which is often overlooked in the diagnosis of lumbosacral spine disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 99 who exhibit positive trigger points for the superior cluneal nerve.
Not a fit: Patients with urgent criteria for spinal surgery or those with negative trigger point evaluations will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce low back pain for patients suffering from this specific nerve entrapment.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach may be novel in Italy, similar interventions for nerve entrapment syndromes have shown success in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with age between 18 and 99 years * male and female sex * superior cluneal nerve trigger point positivity at clinical evaluation * absence of urgent criteria for spinal surgery Exclusion Criteria: * patients younger than 18 years old * patients who have not given consent to be included in the study * patients with negative upper cluneal nerve trigger point - emergency criteria for spine surgery * pregnant women - patients allergic to local anesthetic * patients with language barrier
Where this trial is running
Bologna
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli — Bologna, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Luca Boriani, MD
- Email: luca.boriani@ior.it
- Phone: +390516366233
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment, Superior cluneal nerve, nerve entrapment