Blood sugar patterns after steroid injection for back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how a steroid injection for back or neck pain affects your blood sugar. You'll wear a small sensor that checks your sugar levels for a few days before and after the shot.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- You have an appointment for a steroid injection in your neck or lower back (epidural) to treat pain.
- You are not taking any steroid medicines right now (like prednisone).
- You do not have type 1 diabetes.
- You are not on blood thinners (like warfarin, apixaban, or clopidogrel).
- You agree to use a small sensor on your skin to track blood sugar levels for a few days.
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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