Comparing two types of steroid injections for sacroiliac joint pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of steroid medication used in injections for sacroiliac joint pain. It aims to see if one type works better than the other, helping patients with low back or buttocks pain find relief.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older and able to read and consent in English
- Pain in one side of your lower back or buttock for at least 2 weeks, rated 5 or higher on a 0–10 scale
- Diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pain by a specialist, with at least two physical exam findings
- Willing to have the injection and have at least 80% pain relief within 5–15 minutes after it
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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