New ER procedure could ease sciatica pain in minutes

NCT ID NCT07397117

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

Summary

This study compares a targeted nerve block injection to usual pain treatment for people with sudden sciatica in the emergency department. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels and walking ability to see which approach works better.

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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    RECRUITING

    San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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