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Corticosteroid

Intraarticular platelet rich plasma cervical facet injection for Neck Pain (PRICE Trial)

Phase 2 & 3

Waitlist Available

Led By Eldon Loh, MD

Research Sponsored by Lawson Health Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months (+ 9 and 12 months) if at least an ongoing 2 point reduction at 6 months

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PRICE Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether a different type of injection (platelet-rich plasma, PRP) can provide longer-lasting pain relief for chronic neck pain compared to the current steroid injections.

PRICE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months (+ 9 and 12 months) if at least an ongoing 2 point reduction at 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months (+ 9 and 12 months) if at least an ongoing 2 point reduction at 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months (+ 9 and 12 months) if at least an ongoing 2 point reduction at 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Pain intensity

Proportion attaining 90% and 50% pain relief on Numeric Rating Scale

Proportion attaining at least a 2 point reduction in pain on Numeric Rating Scale

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Secondary outcome measures

Adverse Events

Patient reported function in the presence of neck pain

Patient's subjective satisfaction with the procedure

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PRICE Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Platelet Rich PlasmaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

One time injection of 1.5-6cc of platelet rich plasma prepared from a blood sample into cervical facet joints. There is no trade/generic name

Group II: Dexamethasone Sodium PhosphateActive Control1 Intervention

Corticosteroid: 0.5 cc saline and 0.5cc of 10 mg/mL dexamethasone per facet joint (up to 6 mL total volume for 4 facet injections)

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Lawson Health Research InstituteLead Sponsor

656 Previous Clinical Trials

413,373 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Neck Pain

43 Patients Enrolled for Neck Pain

Eldon Loh, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSt. Joseph's Healthcare London

4 Previous Clinical Trials

329 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why is Intraarticular platelet rich plasma cervical facet injection commonly given?

"ophthalmia, sympathetic is frequently treated with Intraarticular platelet rich plasma cervical facet injection. This medical intervention is also used to treat other conditions such as eye, branch retinal vein occlusion, and macular edema."

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