OMEGA Study: Offset Mechanisms in Evaluation of Lumbar Medial Branch Block
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study examines the relationship between central nervous system (CNS) mechanisms of pain inhibition and the pain relief that occurs following a lumbar medial branch block (MBB).
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Scheduled for lumbar MBB in UPMC Pain Management clinics
• Age \> 18 years old
• Predominantly axial chronic low back pain at least 3 months on a daily basis
• Must meet the minimum criteria for cognitive function using the PROMIS 2-item cognitive screener (\>3)
• Low back pain intensity of \> 3/10
• Willing and able to receive study-related phone calls
Locations
United States
Pennsylvania
UPMC St. Margaret
RECRUITING
Pittsburgh
Contact Information
Primary
Maya L Maurer, BS
mam708@pitt.edu
412-665-8052
Backup
Benedict J Alter, MD, PhD
alterbj@upmc.edu
412-677-0575
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-07-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Experimental: Quantitative Sensory Testing
Participants with chronic low back pain and a scheduled lumbar medial branch block undergo quantitative sensory testing.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Pittsburgh