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Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.
Recruiting
Who can join
Ages 18 and older · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years old. * Patients with pain lasting at least 6 months. * Patients with history of non-radiating low back pain. * Patient who had two diagnostic medial branch blocks (MBB) with significant (\>50%) improvement on both injections. * Patient has signed study-specific informed consent. * Patient has the necessary mental capacity to participate and is physically able to comply with study protocol requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with low back pain with radiation or involvement of pain going into their legs below their knees. * Patient did not receive satisfactory relief from diagnostic MBB (\<50% relief). * Patient is unable to receive radiation exposure. * Patient is currently pregnant. * Patient has a current local overlying low back or systemic infection. * Patient currently receiving or seeking workers compensation, disability remuneration, and/or involved in injury litigation. * Known or suspected drug or alcohol abuse. * Diagnosed psychiatric disease (e.g., schizophrenia, major depression, personality disorders) that could interfere with study participation. * Patient is participating in an investigational study or has been involved in an investigational study within 3 months prior to evaluation for participation. * Patient has an implanted intrathecal pump or spinal neuromodulation device. * Patient currently on daily oral morphine equivalent (OME) of 50.
About the study
The purpose of this study is to better understand how people feel after a radiofrequency ablation standard of care surgery using a different type of needle (multi-tined expandable electrode/MEE) in comparison to receiving conventional medical management (CMM) techniques.
What is being tested
- Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE (procedure)
- Conventional Medical Management (behavioral)
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center · Participants: 50 · Started: Dec 17, 2020
Contact the study team
- Angie Ballew, DC, MS · Phone: (913) 945-7420
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT04730700
Locations in the U.S.
| Kansas | University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.