Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management. (NCT04730700)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (12 items).
Location: University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Radiofrequency Ablation with MEE (PROCEDURE)
- Conventional Medical Management (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- 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.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (913) 945-7420
Email: aballew@kumc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.