Comparing two injections for sacroiliac joint pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different types of injections for sacroiliac (SI) joint pain—one is a common anti-inflammatory (ketorolac) and the other is a steroid. It aims to see which one helps more and is safer for people with long-lasting SI joint pain.
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Who can take part
- You have SI joint pain that has lasted at least 3 months.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have NOT had back surgery before.
- You do NOT have leg pain from a pinched nerve (sciatica).
- You do NOT have depression or certain health conditions like stomach ulcers, kidney failure, heart failure, or liver disease.
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