Effect of topical injection of dextrose and corticosteroids in treatment of sacroiliac joint inflammation

Comparison of the effectiveness of topical injection of dextrose and corticosteroids under ultrasound guidance in the treatment of sacroiliac joint inflammation, a Clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20170910036107N2

Enrollment

Registered

2018-02-07

Start date

2017-07-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-03-26

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Conditions

Inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Ultrasound-guided injection of Dexterose 20% in the SIJ space. Intervention 2: Control group: Ultrasound-guided injection of corticosteroid in the SIJ space.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of sacroiliac (Sl) joint pain Failure to respond to medication for one month Having a score of at least 4 in the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) criteria

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Malignancy Fractures Inflammatory arthritis Infections Fibromyalgia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The severity of symptoms. Timepoint: Before injection, 2 weeks and 8 weeks after injection. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS).;The severity of symptoms and functional limitations in chronic low back pain. Timepoint: Before injection, 2 weeks and 8 weeks after injection. Method of measurement: Dallas questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactGholam Reza Raissi

Neuromusculoskeletal Research Center

graissi@gmail.com+98 21 8214 1612

Outcome results

None listed

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