Can a steroid plus ibuprofen beat back pain faster?
NCT ID NCT05721027
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study compares ibuprofen alone versus ibuprofen plus a short course of dexamethasone for people with acute low back pain that shoots down the leg. 132 adults visiting the emergency department will take either dexamethasone or a placebo for 2 days, plus ibuprofen for 7 days, and report their pain and disability at 2 and 7 days. The goal is to see if adding the steroid provides faster relief.
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center - Weiler ED
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10461, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center - Moses ED
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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