Steroid injections for leg nerve pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares different strengths of steroid injections to see which works best for nerve pain in the lower back that travels down the leg. The goal is to find the most effective dose with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must have nerve pain in your leg with a cause confirmed by an MRI.
- You have not had any back surgery.
- For 6 weeks after the injection, you can only use Tylenol for pain relief, not other pain medications.
- You are not pregnant.
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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