Dose Dependent Steroid Injections (NCT07494136)
Dose Dependent Response to Interlaminar Steroid Injections for Lumbar Radiculopathy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of interlaminar steroid injections at treating pain in lumbar radiculopathy at varying doses, to evaluate the efficacy of interlaminar steroid injections at improving quality of life and function in lumbar radiculopathy at varying doses, and to evaluate difference in efficacy between triamcinolone and dexamethasone interlaminar steroid injections at treating pain in lumbar radiculopathy at varying doses, with the overarching hypotheses that there is no difference in reported pain reduction, quality of life, or function among patients receiving low, moderate, or high doses, and no difference in reported pain reduction between triamcinolone and dexamethasone.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).
Location: University of Miami — Miami, Florida
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Adults unable to consent
- Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
- Pregnant women
- History of back surgery
- Use of oral pain meds other than Tylenol or Acetaminophen during the 6 weeks after injection
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (305) 243-6605
Email: nareka.trewick@jhsmiami.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.