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Conventional vs Pulsed RF in Coccydynia

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllAdana City Training and Research Hospital
NCT07497269 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of this study is to prospectively evaluate the effects of pulsed and conventional radiofrequency ablation of the ganglion impar on pain, quality of life, and sleep quality in patients with refractory coccydynia, and to determine whether one treatment is superior to the other.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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.
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What it tests

  • Pulsed Radiofrequency
  • Conventional Radiofrequency
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Where

2 sites
Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
Tobb Etü Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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