Neck injection showdown: which route eases arm pain best?
NCT ID NCT03389620
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two standard ways of giving steroid injections for nerve pain in the arm that comes from the neck. One method injects near the nerve root in the neck, the other in the back of the spine. Researchers measured pain relief in 74 adults to see if one route is safer or more effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone (a corticosteroid)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which injection method works better for arm nerve pain, helping doctors choose the safest and most effective option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 2 study with only 74 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the injections carry risks like infection or nerve damage, though rare.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Duke Radiology and Orthopaedic Clinic
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States