Comparison of Interlaminar CT Guided Epidural Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Steroid Injection in Patients With Lumbar Radicular Pain : a Prospective Study With Long Term Follow up

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The treatment of persistent lumbar radicular pain (LRP) using CT-guided epidural steroid injection (ESI) is widely used and associated with rare but serious complications. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which has recently been shown to promote healing and the anti-inflammatory process by delivering growth factors and cytokines, could be an alternative and potentially safer option. A previous study showed that PRP was as effective as ESI in treating this condition, without major complications. This study aims to compare these two treatments over the long term (2 years).

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• Diagnosis of unilateral resistant LRP associated with a herniated disc on MRI images. (Diagnosis of resistance after 6 weeks of appropriate medical treatment).

Locations
Other Locations
France
Clinique du Sport
RECRUITING
Mérignac
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 200
Treatments
Active_comparator: steroid treatment
Experimental: platelet-rich plasma treatment
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac

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