Steroid injection for sciatica pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This research study tests a steroid injection into the lower back to relieve leg pain that travels from the spine (sciatica). It could be an option if your sciatica is recent but not brand new.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have had sciatica for at least 6 weeks but no more than 9 months.
- You must be able to read and write in English.
- You must not have had back surgery before, and you must not have insulin-dependent diabetes.
- You cannot be involved in a worker's compensation or disability claim.
- You must be willing to use birth control if you are of childbearing age.
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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