Can your own blood ease back pain? PRP vs steroids for sacroiliac joints
NCT ID NCT05121961
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study compared two injections for sacroiliac joint pain: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) made from the patient's own blood, and a standard steroid/anesthetic mix. Fifty adults with confirmed sacroiliac joint pain received one of the two injections. Researchers measured pain levels and disability scores to see which treatment worked better.
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Locations
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States
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Veterans Administration Salt Lake City Health Care System
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
What this could lead to
If PRP works better than steroids, it could offer a longer-lasting, natural treatment option for sacroiliac joint pain without relying on repeated steroid injections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants. PRP may not prove superior to standard steroid injections, and results may not apply to everyone with back pain.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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