Effectiveness of Caudal Epidural Injections in Treatment of Chronic Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain
Low Back Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Low Back Pain focused on measuring Caudal Epidural injections, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, discogenic pain, post-lumbar laminectomy syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: At least 18 years of age History of chronic, function-limiting low back pain of at least 6 months duration Able to give voluntary, written informed consent to participate, Able to understand the investigation, cooperate with the procedures, and willing to return for follow-up No recent surgical procedures within last three months Exclusion Criteria: Cauda Equina symptoms and/or compressive radiculopathy Narcotic use of no greater than 100mg/day hydrocodone, 60mg Methadone. or 100mg morphine Uncontrolled major Depression or uncontrolled psychiatric disorder Uncontrolled or acute medical illnesses Chronic severe conditions that could interfere with outcome assessments Women who are pregnant or lactating Subjects who have participated in a clinical study with an investigational product within 30 days of enrollment Patients with multiple complaints involving concomitant hip osteoarthritis Inability to achieve proper positioning and inability to understand informed consent and protocol History of adverse reaction to local anesthetic or anti-inflammatory drugs and history of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcers
Sites / Locations
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
local anesthetic
Local anesthetic with generic Celestone
Local anesthetic with Celestone
Local anesthetic with DepoMedrol
Group 1. local anesthetics only
Group 2. local anesthetic with 6mg of non-particulate Celestone
Group 3. local anesthetic with 6 mg of brand nameCelestone
Group 4. local anesthetic with 40 mg of alcohol-free DepoMedrol