Ultrasound-Guided nerve block may ease a hidden cause of chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT07712406

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain caused by superior cluneal nerve entrapment, a condition often mistaken for spine problems. Researchers will track pain scores, disability, and nerve-related symptoms in 40 adults who receive the block as part of routine care. The goal is to see if this targeted injection offers lasting relief for those who have not improved with other treatments.

What this could mean

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Active substance: ultrasound-guided proximal superior cluneal nerve block
What this could lead to: If successful, this nerve block could become a standard treatment for a common but often-missed cause of chronic low back pain, offering relief without surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study with no control group, so results may not prove the block is better than other treatments or a placebo.

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CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN SUPERIOR CLUNEAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT

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Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
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Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, 34255, Turkey (Türkiye)

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