Blood sugar changes after epidural steroid injection
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar levels in people receiving an epidural steroid injection for back or neck pain. It will help understand how the injection affects blood sugar, which is important for people at risk of diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled to receive a cervical or lumbar epidural steroid injection for pain.
- You are willing and able to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) device.
- You are not currently taking steroid medication (like prednisone).
- You do not have type 1 diabetes.
- You have not had an epidural steroid injection in the last 3 months.
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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