Can a steroid plus ibuprofen beat back pain faster?
NCT ID NCT05721027
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a short course of dexamethasone (a steroid) to standard ibuprofen treatment can reduce pain and disability from acute nerve-related low back pain. About 132 adults visiting the emergency department will be randomly assigned to receive either dexamethasone or a placebo for two days, plus ibuprofen for seven days and a back pain education session. Researchers will follow up by phone after two and seven days to see how symptoms change.
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center - Weiler ED
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center - Moses ED
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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