Offset Mechanisms in Evaluation of Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh
About this trial
This study examines the relationship between central nervous system (CNS) mechanisms of pain inhibition and the pain relief that occurs following a lumbar medial branch block (MBB).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Scheduled for lumbar MBB in UPMC Pain Management clinics
Age > 18 years old
Predominantly axial chronic low back pain at least 3 months on a daily basis
Must meet the minimum criteria for cognitive function using the PROMIS 2-item cognitive screener (>3)
Disqualifiers
History of spine surgery at the level of the lumbar MBB
Active worker's compensation or litigation claims
New pain and/or psychiatric treatments within 2 weeks of enrollment
Not fluent in English and/or not able to complete the questionnaires
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Cutaneous Probe
- Quantitative Sensory Testing
- Computer Tasks
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov