Trial studying safety and effects for Back Pain Lower Back
Official title Success Rates and Safety of Steroid Injections in Managing Spinal and Sacro-Iliac Pain (CORTisone Injection Spine Study)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07762170
What this study is testing
What is triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog)?
This is an investigational steroid injection being studied to see if it helps with lower back pain. It is designed to reduce swelling and irritation around the nerves in the spine.
Also referred to as epidural steroid injections, interlaminar steroid injections, facet joints steroid injections, sacroiliac steroid injections, caudal steroid injections.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out which type, dose, and location of steroid injection provides the best and longest-lasting pain relief.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people with lower back pain, neck pain, or nerve pain caused by spine issues.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive various steroid injections in different areas of the spine or joints. Researchers will track how much pain relief you feel and how long it lasts.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration of the study or the number of visits required.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- \>18 years of age;
- Diagnosis of lumbar, cervical, or thoracic pain with various etiologies;
- Eligibility to receive steroid injections for back pain, including epidural, facet joints, or SIJ injections, or other injections (e.g., local...
- Being willing and able to provide NRS pain ratings and PROMIS functionality ratings before the intervention, and the same scores plus IPR, fIPR, and...
- Provide written informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosis of dementia, Parkinson's disease or other cognitive impairments;
- Congenital or acquired polyneuropathy;
- Back surgery in the month before injection treatment or planned surgery in the subsequent 3 months;
- Any clinically significant acute or chronic medical condition that in the judgment of Investigator may preclude injection in the epidural space or...
- Participation in any other competing clinical study within 3 months prior to screening and during the study period.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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