Could a Blood-Based injection replace steroids for back pain?
NCT ID NCT07036445
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP), made from a patient's own blood, works as well as steroid injections for long-term relief of leg and back pain caused by a herniated disc. Researchers will follow 200 adults for two years to compare pain and function. PRP may be a safer alternative with fewer serious risks than steroids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and epidural steroid injection
- What this could lead to
- If PRP works as well as steroids but with fewer serious side effects, it could offer a safer long-term treatment option for persistent back and leg pain from a herniated disc.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center study with 200 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. PRP is still experimental for this use, and it's unclear if it will match steroids' effectiveness over two years.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Clinique du Sport
RECRUITINGMérignac, 33700, France
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