New back pain procedure could rival standard steroid shots
NCT ID NCT07445477
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two procedures for relieving pain from lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of back and leg pain in older adults. One group received a newer technique called erector spinae plane block, while the other got a standard caudal epidural steroid injection. Researchers measured pain, function, and walking ability in 30 adults who had not improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if the newer block works as well or better than the standard injection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- erector spinae plane block (local anesthetic) and caudal epidural steroid injection (corticosteroid)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that erector spinae plane block is a good alternative to steroid injections for managing pain and improving function in people with lumbar spinal stenosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures are temporary pain relief, not a cure, and individual responses vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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