Blood sugar changes after epidural steroid injection for low back pain
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how an epidural steroid injection for back pain affects blood sugar levels in people with diabetes or prediabetes. If you qualify, you'll receive the injection and your blood sugar will be monitored.
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Who can take part
- You have back pain that needs treatment with an epidural steroid injection.
- You have diabetes or prediabetes.
- Your recent blood sugar test (A1c) is 8.5% or lower.
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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