Injection versus radiofrequency for sacroiliac joint pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for long-lasting pain in the sacroiliac joint, which is where the lower spine meets the pelvis. One treatment is a steroid injection, and the other uses a special needle to apply heat pulses to the joint. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You have had pain in your sacroiliac joint for at least 6 months.
- You have already tried other treatments (like pain medicines or physical therapy) and they did not help enough.
- You had a previous injection that reduced your pain by at least half.
- Your pain is severe, scoring more than 5 on a 0 to 10 scale.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old, and your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 35.
- You do not have certain health conditions like bleeding problems, unstable heart disease, or a history of surgery in that area.
Quick eligibility check
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