Overview
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind clinical study to assess the clinical application and outcomes with epidural PDRN versus Normal saline injection in patients with spinal stenosis.
Description
Patients who are already planning to receive an Transforaminal epidural block from their clinician will be approached by study members on the day of their injection. If enrolled, the patients will be contacted every 2 weeks for 4 weeks to determine the severity of pain and degree of pain relief from the injection.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Adults aged between 19-80 years old
- 2. Radiological confirmation of spinal stenosis on MRI
- 3. Neurogenic claudication greater thanVAS 4 of due to spinal stenosis
- 4. Follow-up possible during 3 months the clinical trial
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not able to comply fully with the protocol, including treatment, follow-up or study procedures
- pregnant or feeding women
- Alcohol/drug abuse
- Anticoagulant medication