Steroid injection effect on blood sugar in back pain patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how a steroid injection for back pain affects blood sugar levels in people with diabetes or prediabetes. It aims to help doctors manage blood sugar better during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You need to have low back pain that requires a steroid injection near the spine.
- You must have diabetes or prediabetes.
- Your blood sugar control should be adequate, with an HbA1c test result of 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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