New injection technique may cut radiation and time for back pain patients

NCT ID NCT05944861

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether using ultrasound along with fluoroscopy (X-ray) for sacroiliac joint injections reduces procedure time and radiation exposure compared to fluoroscopy alone. The trial involved 38 adults with chronic low back or gluteal pain who had not responded to conservative treatments. Researchers measured how long the injection took and how much radiation patients received.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: sacroiliac joint injection (corticosteroid and local anesthetic)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make sacroiliac joint injections faster and safer by reducing radiation exposure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study focuses on procedure technique, not long-term pain relief.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

SACROILIAC JOINT PAIN SACROILIAC JOINT SOMATIC DYSFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

SBU,Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital

Ankara, Cankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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