NCT07744438 45 V vs 60 V Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Cervical Dorsal Root Ganglion for Cervical Radicular Pain
| NCT ID | NCT07744438 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital |
| Condition | Cervical Radicular Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 58 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-07-29 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-02-26 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 58 participants in total. It began in 2026-07-29 with a primary completion date of 2027-02-26.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of 45 V and 60 V pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) applied to the cervical dorsal root ganglion (DRG) in patients with cervical radicular pain. Treatment efficacy will be evaluated using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain intensity and the Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional disability. Procedure-related adverse events will also be compared to assess the safety of both voltage settings.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral cervical radicular pain consistent with cervical disc herniation. * Pain intensity of ≥6 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). * Radicular pain persisting for at least 3 months. * MRI evidence of lower cervical nerve root compression consistent with clinical findings. * Inadequate response to conservative treatment, including analgesic medications and physical therapy. * Completion of cervical dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral upper extremity pain or predominant axial neck pain. * Cervical spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical myelopathy, or other structural spinal disorders causing radicular pain. * Previous cervical spine surgery at the target level. * Cognitive impairment preventing reliable outcome assessment. * Active local or systemic infection. * Coagulopathy or inability to discontinue anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy for the procedure. * Severe hepatic or renal failure. * Pregnancy. * Unstable psychiatric disorders. * Any condition that could interfere with completion of follow-up evaluations.
Contact & Investigator
Gokhan Yildiz
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07744438 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Cervical Radicular Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07744438 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07744438 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gkoyldz@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07744438 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07744438 clinical trial?
NCT07744438 is sponsored by Ankara Etlik City Hospital. The principal investigator is Gokhan Yildiz at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 58 participants.