MRI-Guided Cryoablation to Alleviate Pain in Head, Neck and Spine

Launched by BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · Feb 7, 2013

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new treatment method called MRI-guided cryoablation, which aims to relieve pain for patients suffering from facet joint disease or nerve pain in the head and neck. The goal is to provide better and longer-lasting pain relief compared to current treatments. Participants in this study will receive a minimally invasive procedure that uses advanced imaging technology to ensure accuracy and safety.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and able to sign a consent form. They should have specific types of pain related to facet joint issues or nerve compression that could benefit from this procedure. Additionally, participants need to be able to attend scheduled visits for imaging before and after the treatment. The study is open to all genders, but pregnant or breastfeeding women cannot participate, and individuals with certain health conditions that affect MRI safety will also be excluded. If you or someone you know is experiencing persistent pain in these areas, this trial could be an option worth considering for improved relief.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participants must be willing and able to sign a written informed consent document.
• • Patients must have facet joint disease or pain due to a damaged or compressed nerve that would benefit from a minimally invasive image-guided procedure (i.e., adjacent to critical structures, better visualized under 3 Tesla MRI than CT)
• • Subjects must be able to adhere to the visit schedules and attend pre and post imaging.
• • Participants must be at least 18 years of age
• • Participants must have an estimated life expectancy of \>8 weeks in the opinion of the clinician.
• • Patients with radiculopathy must have the cause of pain confirmed by a nerve block within 3 months prior to ablation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Contraindications to MRI and Gadolinium- (i.e. estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate \<60ml/min, metal clips)
• • Pregnant or breastfeeding woman are excluded from this research.