Steroid shots and shockwave therapy for sacroiliac joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining a steroid injection with shockwave therapy can better relieve lower back pain caused by the sacroiliac joint. If you have had low back pain for at least 3 months and a previous diagnostic injection helped, you may be a good candidate.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for 3 months or more
- Your pain level is at least a 4 out of 10 on a standard pain scale
- At least 3 tests suggest your pain comes from the sacroiliac joint
- You had at least 50% pain relief after a test injection into that joint
- You have not had a sacroiliac joint injection in the last 6 months
- You do not have other spine or hip problems causing your pain, active infections, or conditions that prevent shockwave therapy
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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