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NCT07833553
Comparison of Efficacy of Caudal Versus Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections in Unilateral S1 Nerve Root Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conditions: Unilateral S1 Nerve Root Pain
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 75 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 120
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore
Location: Ghurki Trust & Teaching Hospital Lahore Punjab Province
Summary
This study compares caudal and transforaminal epidural steroid injections for treating unilateral S1 nerve root pain. It evaluates pain relief, functional improvement, treatment satisfaction, quality of life, and complications over 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-75 years.
* Clinical symptoms and MRI confirmation of unilateral S1 nerve root compression.
* Pain duration \> 6 weeks despite conservative therapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous epidural steroid injection in the past 6 months.
* Significant neurological deficits requiring immediate surgery.
* Coagulopathy or current anticoagulant therapy.
* Allergy to corticosteroids or contrast agents.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07833553). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
