Epidural Contrast Flow Patterns of TESI Using the Inferior-Anterior Position as the Final Needle Tip Position.

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Conditions studied: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Lumbar Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

In brief

The purpose of this study is to describe the contrast flow patterns in the epidural space using the inferior-anterior approach with continuous fluoroscopic guidance, and determine how well this approach correlates with appropriate contrast flow patterns and with analgesia at follow up. This knowledge may prove useful in guiding physician practice patterns in the non-surgical management of low back pain. Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that there will be suitable (ventral/anterior) epidural contrast spread based on inferior-anterior needle-tip position, particularly with appropriate needle tip position.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01836770

Run by

George Washington University

People needed

5

Starts

2010-08-01

Expected to finish

2013-06-20

Last updated by the study team

2018-03-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• History of lumbosacral radiculopathy or lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus
• Scheduled for TFESI at GW Spine and Pain Center

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant
• Have undergone TFESI in the past year
• Opioid habituation
• Lumbo-sacral stenosis
• Lumbar surgery
• Lumbar spondylolisthesis

Where it is running

• George Washington Spine and Pain Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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