Which injection spot works best for nerve pain in the lower back?
NCT ID NCT07372430
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two different injection locations for a nerve block to treat chronic low back and buttock pain caused by a trapped nerve. 54 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will receive an ultrasound-guided injection of numbing and anti-inflammatory medicine. The goal is to see which injection spot provides better pain relief and function over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine and dexamethasone injection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a better injection technique to relieve chronic low back and buttock pain from nerve entrapment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (54 people) comparing two approaches, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to everyone, and pain relief may be temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Sciences University Gaziosmanpaşa Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospita
RECRUITINGIstanbul, 34255, Turkey (Türkiye)