Back pain breakthrough? steroid shots offer surgery alternative

NCT ID NCT07538765

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at whether steroid injections can help people with lower back pain caused by a slipped disc. 221 adults who did not get better with standard treatments received the injections. Researchers tracked their pain and ability to do daily activities for three months to see if the shots could be a good alternative to surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara City Hospital

    Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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