Can your own blood ease back pain? PRP vs steroids for sacroiliac joints

NCT ID NCT05121961

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two injections for sacroiliac joint pain: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) made from the patient's own blood, and a standard steroid/anesthetic mix. Fifty adults with confirmed sacroiliac joint pain received one of the two injections. Researchers measured pain levels and disability scores to see which treatment worked better.

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)
What this could lead to: If PRP works better than steroids, it could offer a longer-lasting, natural treatment option for sacroiliac joint pain without relying on repeated steroid injections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants. PRP may not prove superior to standard steroid injections, and results may not apply to everyone with back pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritis, sacroiliac Low Back Pain synovitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN SACROILIAC JOINT SYNOVITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
Veterans Administration Salt Lake City Health Care System

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148, United States

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