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Effectiveness of USG guided caudal epidural injection in cases of low back pain

Effectiveness of single dose ultrasound guided caudal epidural steroid injection in improving Nerve Conduction Study parameters, functional status , symptoms in cases of chronic lumbosacral radiculopathy due to posterolateral disc herniation.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/097698
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-11-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: G55- Nerve root and plexus compressionsin diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

AIIMS Kalyani
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Previous Spine Surgery: History of lumbar spine surgery at L4-L5, L5-S1. 2. Systemic or Local Infection: Presence of localized skin infection at the injection site or systemic infection. 3. Coagulopathy or Anticoagulant Therapy: Patients with bleeding disorders or those on anticoagulant medication without proper management. 4. Severe Neurological Deficits: Progressive motor weakness, cauda equina syndrome, or loss of bowel/bladder control. 5. Allergy to Medications: Known allergy to local anesthetics, steroids. 6. Non-Radicular Pain: Patients with purely mechanical low back pain without radiating leg symptoms. 7. Severe Comorbidities: Uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, or malignancy. 8. Pregnancy or Lactation: Pregnant or breastfeeding women are usually excluded to avoid potential harm. 9. Psychiatric Disorders: Severe psychiatric illnesses that may impair pain reporting or study compliance. 10. Substance Abuse:Current or recent history of substance abuse (alcohol, opioids, or recreational drugs). 11. Sacrococcygeal tumor or fractures. 12. Patient on chronic steroids, DMARD s & opioids.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous Spine Surgery: History of lumbar spine surgery at L4-L5, L5-S1. 2. Systemic or Local Infection: Presence of localized skin infection at the injection site or systemic infection. 3. Coagulopathy or Anticoagulant Therapy: Patients with bleeding disorders or those on anticoagulant medication without proper management. 4. Severe Neurological Deficits: Progressive motor weakness, cauda equina syndrome, or loss of bowel/bladder control. 5. Allergy to Medications: Known allergy to local anesthetics, steroids. 6. Non-Radicular Pain: Patients with purely mechanical low back pain without radiating leg symptoms. 7. Severe Comorbidities: Uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, or malignancy. 8. Pregnancy or Lactation: Pregnant or breastfeeding women are usually excluded to avoid potential harm. 9. Psychiatric Disorders: Severe psychiatric illnesses that may impair pain reporting or study compliance. 10. Substance Abuse:Current or recent history of substance abuse (alcohol, opioids, or recreational drugs). 11. Sacrococcygeal tumor or fractures. 12. Patient on chronic steroids, DMARD s & opioids.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY Distal Latency, aplitude, f wave latency of tibial and common peroneal nerve H reflex latencyTimepoint: AT BASELINE 2 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 6 WEEKS

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual analog scale to assess changes in symptom of painTimepoint: AT BASELINE 2 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 6 WEEKS;Oswestry disability Index to assess changes in disability caused by pain to the patinetTimepoint: AT BASELINE 2 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 6 WEEKS

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSamriddhi Keshkar

AIIMS Kalyani

samriddhikeshkar2000@gmail.com07980459809

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026