Simple injection may ease low back pain from hidden nerve trap
NCT ID NCT06059612
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a steroid injection into a trapped nerve in the lower back to see if it reduces pain and improves daily activities. 41 adults with low back pain from superior cluneal nerve entrapment received the injection. The goal was to measure pain levels and disability before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
steroid injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple injection to ease low back pain from a specific trapped nerve, helping people avoid more invasive treatments.
What could go wrong
This was a small, single-arm study with no comparison group, so results may not be reliable. The injection may not work for everyone, and there are risks like allergic reactions or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, 40136, Italy