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New treatment option for Low Back Pain (LBP)
Official title The Effect of Needle Insertion Angle on Contrast Distribution and Treatment Outcomes in S1 Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06801990
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Nerve compression due to lumbar disc herniation (lumbosacral radiculopathy) is a condition characterized by pain in the lower back and legs and restricted lumbar joint movement due to the compression of nerves emerging from the lumbar spine caused by the protrusion of the intervertebral disc. Back pain negatively impacts patients' quality of life and emotional well-being.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Being over 18 years of age
- Having S1 nerve root compression due to paravertebral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level detected by MRI
- Having history and physical examination findings consistent with S1 root compression
- Patients with low back and leg pain who have not responded to conservative treatment methods
- Being willing to participate in the study and having signed a consent form
You likely can't join if
- Having undergone lumbosacral surgery
- Presence of transitional vertebra
- Presence of progressive motor deficit
- Presence of local and/or systemic infection
- History of malignancy
- Patients with lumbar disc herniation causing root compression outside the L5/S1 level on MRI
See the full eligibility criteria
- Being over 18 years of age
- Having S1 nerve root compression due to paravertebral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level detected by MRI
- Having history and physical examination findings consistent with S1 root compression
- Patients with low back and leg pain who have not responded to conservative treatment methods
- Being willing to participate in the study and having signed a consent form
- Having undergone lumbosacral surgery
- Presence of transitional vertebra
- Presence of progressive motor deficit
- Presence of local and/or systemic infection
- History of malignancy
- Patients with lumbar disc herniation causing root compression outside the L5/S1 level on MRI
- Patients with bilateral S1 root compression on MRI
- Presence of spinal stenosis
- Pregnancy
- Presence of known coagulopathy
- Presence of known psychiatric disease diagnosis
- History of allergy to any of the injection materials
- Having received an epidural steroid injection within the last 3 months
- Receiving systemic steroid treatment for any reason
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.