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Table 1 Overview of the data collection

From: Treatment of acute sciatica with transforaminal epidural corticosteroids and local anesthetic: design of a randomized controlled trial

Outcome measures

 

Follow-up

 

Baseline

3 weeks

6 weeks

12 weeks

6 months

Baseline measurements

 Demographic data

X

    

 Prognostic factors

X

    

 Complaint history

X

    

 Physical examination

X

    

 MRI lumbar spine

X

    

Primary outcomes

 Leg pain intensity (VAS)

X

X

X

X

X

 Back pain intensity (VAS)

X

X

X

X

X

 Global Perceived Effect (GPE)

X

X

X

X

X

 Functional status (RDQ)

X

X

X

X

X

Secondary outcomes

 Work status

X

X

X

X

X

 Quality of life (EQ-5D-5 L)

X

X

X

X

X

 Drug use

X

X

X

X

X

 Health care costs (journal)

X

  

X

X

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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