Where you inject matters: study tests best spot for back pain block

NCT ID NCT06963424

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 90 people with lower back pain from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Researchers compared two different target areas for injecting numbing medicine during a lumbar spine block to see which provides better pain relief and blood flow changes. The goal is to find the most effective injection spot for this common pain procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
local anesthetics
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best injection spot for better pain relief during lumbar spine blocks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase, so results may not apply widely. The procedure carries risks like allergy or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hong Ji Hee

    Daegu, Daegu, 42178, South Korea

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