Back pain injection may quietly thin Bones—Study investigates
NCT ID NCT00941473
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study asks whether epidural steroid injections, commonly used for back pain, can reduce bone density in postmenopausal women. Researchers will track bone turnover markers and bone mineral density in women aged 55–80 over a year after a single injection. The goal is to see if these injections might increase fracture risk and whether preventive steps are needed.
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 of 80 mg triamcinolone (Kenalog)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows a link, it could lead to better counseling and preventive measures for postmenopausal women receiving epidural steroid injections for back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all women. Also, the study only observes changes, not whether they cause fractures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henry Ford Hospital W. Bloomfield
West Bloomfield, Michigan, 48322, United States