Nerve block for back pain in the ER
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a numbing injection near your spine can quickly relieve sudden back pain that has lasted less than six weeks. If it works, it could be a fast, non-opioid option during an ER visit.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have new low back pain that started less than six weeks ago
- Your back pain is the main reason you came to the ER (not from another illness)
- You can speak English or Spanish
- You are not currently pregnant
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines like lidocaine
- You can lie on your belly or side for the procedure
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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