Wessex epidural steroids trial (WEST)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal diseases: Spinal conditions; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Spinal conditions

• Registration Number: ISRCTN90025501
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

2005 Results article in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16095548 HTA monograph

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2002-03-31
• Study Start: 2003-04-25
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 240

Inclusion Criteria

240 patients with sciatica

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided at time of registration.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional improvement, pain, physical signs, analgesic intake and impact on global function and mood over one year. A formal cost-effectiveness analysis will also be performed.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ot provided at time of registration.