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Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to develop a technical description of lumbar medial branch ablation using the LumbarCool system. The procedure uses cooled radiofrequency (cooled-RF) technology in treating patients with diagnosed lumbar facet joint pain.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a prospective, open-label, single center clinical study to be enrolled at George Washington University Medical Center. This study will consist of 10 patients and each patient will be assessed at pre-treatment, pre-discharge, and at 1 and 3 months post treatment. Outcomes to be evaluated include: pain severity, disability, and the occurrence of adverse events. ;


Study Design

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective


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NCT number NCT01590004
Study type Observational
Source MAPS Applied Research Center
Contact Mehul J Desai, MD
Phone (301)588-7888
Email mehuljdesaimd@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date August 2012

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