Chronic Neck PainNCT01882959
Radiofrequency Denervation for Reducing Chronic Pain: a Meta-analysis
An observational study of Chronic Neck Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Turku University Hospital.
Trial summary
The meta-analysis of data obtained from randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation on reducing chronic neck and low back pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Neck Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Radiofrequncy Denervation
- How many people
- 374 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Feb 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adults with chronic neck or low back pain.
Who may be able to join
- RCTs with pain VAS as outcome
Who cannot join
- None
About this study
The meta-analysis of data obtained from randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation on reducing chronic neck and low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- Radiofrequncy Denervation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Radiofrequncy DenervationOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Not described | |
| Intervention | Radiofrequncy Denervation Receives: Other: Radiofrequncy Denervation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Visual Analogue Scale
Measured: 4 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jun 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionFeb 2013
- Study completionFeb 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 374 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01882959
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RF_META
- Status last verified
- Jun 2013
- First submitted
- 18 Jun 2013
- Last updated
- 21 Jun 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jun 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Radiofrequency Denervation for Reducing Chronic Pain: a Meta-analysis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01882959
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RF_META
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Chronic Low Back Pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 374 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Turku University HospitalOther government
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Feb 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Jun 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The meta-analysis of data obtained from randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation on reducing chronic neck and low back pain.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Placebo | – | – |
| Intervention | – | Other: Radiofrequncy DenervationRadiofrequncy Denervation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adults with chronic neck or low back pain.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- RCTs with pain VAS as outcome
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Radiofrequncy Denervation | Other | Intervention |
Primary outcome
Pain Visual Analogue Scale
Time frame: 4 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jun 2013.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Chronic Neck Pain and Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Turku University Hospital.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jun 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Visual Analogue Scale (time frame: 4 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jun 2013.