Spine injection may quiet restless legs, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07637643

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a lumbar epidural steroid injection can reduce restless legs syndrome symptoms in 45 adults with lumbar central spinal stenosis. Participants received a standard injection as part of routine care, and their restless legs severity, pain, disability, and sleep quality were measured before treatment and at 3 weeks and 3 months after. The goal is to see if this common pain treatment also helps with restless legs and related sleep problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: epidural steroid injection (dexamethasone, lidocaine, normal saline)
What this could lead to: If successful, this injection could provide a new way to reduce restless legs symptoms and improve sleep in people with lumbar spinal stenosis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The injection carries typical risks like infection or nerve irritation, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar spinal stenosis restless legs syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUMBAR CENTRAL SPINAL STENOSIS RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Of Health Sciences, Gulhane School Of Medicine, Department Of Algology, Ankara, Etlik 06010

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
University Of Health Sciences, Gulhane School Of Medicine, Department Of Algology, Ankara, Etlik 06010, Ankara,

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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