Steroid shot during back surgery may ease pain, small trial suggests
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether giving a steroid (dexamethasone) during minimally invasive back surgery reduces pain and disability afterward. 90 adults with a herniated disc in the lower back took part. Half received the steroid during surgery, half got a saltwater placebo. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centro Hospitalar De São João, E.P.E. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC