Ultrasound vs Fluoroscopy for Nerve Injections in Back Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two imaging methods—ultrasound and fluoroscopy (X-ray)—to guide nerve injections for leg pain caused by compressed nerves in the lower back. The goal is to see which method is safer and more effective at relieving your pain.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years
- Leg pain, tingling, or weakness caused by a pinched nerve in your lower back (confirmed by MRI)
- Tried conservative treatment (physical therapy, medications, rest) for at least 3 months without adequate relief
- Pinched nerve at L4, L5, or L5-S1 levels (not isolated S1)
- No major spine surgery, severe spine curvature, or active infections
- No bleeding disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, or allergies to steroids or numbing medications
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