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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2026-04-14

Clinical Trial Update: Ultrasound-Guided Lumbar Facet Joint Injections for Facet-Related Pain: A Randomized Comparison of Saline, Steroid, and 5% Dextrose [NA]

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Summary

A randomized trial comparing ultrasound-guided lumbar facet joint injections with saline, a corticosteroid, or 5% dextrose to treat facet-related pain from chro…

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Diseases / indications

Drugs mentioned

  • Dextrose 5% solution in water (Dextrose 5% (D5W))
  • Methylprednisolone acetate (Methylprednisolone acetate)
  • Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) (sodium chloride)

Snippet

Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital | Conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain, Lumbar Facet Joint Osteoarthritis | NA | Status: COMPLETED