Ultrasound vs X-ray for back steroid injections
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways doctors can guide an injection of steroid medicine into the lower back to treat a pinched nerve (radiculopathy) from a herniated disc. It aims to see which guidance method is safer and works better for pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 64 years old
- Your health status is mild to moderate (ASA grade I to II)
- You have one herniated disc causing nerve pain at one level in the lower back (L2-3, L3-4, or L4-5)
- A CT scan or MRI confirms the herniated disc
- You can sign informed consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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