Neck Pain & headache

A Prospective Study Investigating the Impact of Radiofrequency Ablation for Axial Neck Pain when Facet Joints are Identified as Etiology of Pain with Cervicogenic Headache

  • Investigate the impact radiofrequency ablation on cervicogenic headache and neck pain 
  • 4 phone calls, Course of 1 year
  • Has lasted neck pain and headache more than 6 months
  • Has not responded to other treatments (such as physical therapy, chiropractic care, bed rest, etc.)

This study is evaluating a minimally invasive treatment for adults with chronic neck pain and cervicogenic headaches that have not improved with conservative treatments. The goal is to better understand long-term pain relief and improvements in daily function after treatment.

Participants who qualify for the procedure will undergo a treatment designed to target nerves associated with chronic neck pain and headache symptoms.

Participants will be followed over time with visits at approximately:

  • 1 month
  • 3 months
  • 6 months
  • 12 months

At these visits, participants may:

  • Complete questionnaires about pain and quality of life
  • Discuss symptom improvement with the study team
  • Review medication use and daily functioning

You may qualify if you:

  • Are 18 years or older
  • Have chronic neck pain and headaches lasting at least 6 months
  • Have not improved with prior treatments such as medications, physical therapy, or other conservative care
  • Previously experienced temporary relief from diagnostic nerve block procedures

You may not qualify if you:

  • Are pregnant
  • Have certain bleeding disorders or require long-term blood thinners
  • Have uncontrolled psychiatric conditions
  • Have had certain prior neck surgeries
1. Participants:
  • Inclusion Criteria:

    Adults (18+)  individuals experiencing at least 6 months of chronic neck pain and headache that have had a positive response to two diagnostic nerve blocks.

  • Exclusion Criteria: Individuals that are on long-term blood thinners, have had prior cervical fusion surgery at C2-5, or have had surgery in the past 3 months.

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