comparison of two technique of sonography and fluoroscopy in epidural steroid injection for lumbar back pai
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Radicular lumbar pain.Radiculopathy
- Registration Number
- IRCT2016091629832N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice president of research, Shahid Behehsti University of Medical Sciences, Dr.Ziaee
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
inclusion criteria:
age between 15-70 years; diagnosis of intervertebral disc herniation or canal stenosis confirmed by clinical history & examination, EMG, CT or MRI tests.
exclusion criteria:
systemic inflammatory diseases; being under treatment by anti-coagulants; need to consume NSAIDs;
uncontrolled diabetes; history of allergic reaction to contrast agents; history of injection or surgery during past 3 months; infection; skin defect in injection site; psychotic problems.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Contrast distribution pattern. Timepoint: during the intervention. Method of measurement: compatible/ non-compatible with the research standard protocol.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain. Timepoint: Before the intervention - 48 hrs and two weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: 0-10 based on VAS.;Function. Timepoint: Before the intervention - 48 hrs and two weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: 0-100 basedon ODI.;Patients satisfaction. Timepoint: 48 hrs and two weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: 0-5 based on PSQ.;Adverse effects. Timepoint: During the intervention - 48 hrs and two weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: examination.;Duration of the injetion. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: based on seconds using cronometer.