Comparing Two Epidural Steroid Injection Techniques for Chronic Unilateral Lumbar Radicular Pain A Randomized Study Evaluating Transgrade and Interlaminar Methods

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating two injection techniques for treating chronic unilateral lumbar radicular pain, a common form of neuropathic pain involving persistent leg and back pain lasting more than six months. The study compares Transgrade TG epidural steroid injections, a new method using a special needle angle, with the traditional Interlaminar IL epidural steroid injection that delivers medication between vertebrae. This randomized trial aims to assess the effectiveness of these techniques in providing pain relief. Participants receive either the Transgrade technique or the Interlaminar technique for epidural steroid injections. Both methods involve delivering medication into the epidural space to target nerve-related pain. The study follows participants for up to six months after the injection to evaluate outcomes. Treatments are administered under clinical settings without requiring specialized hardware. During the study, participants are monitored for pain relief using standardized scales at three months post-intervention, with further follow-up extending to six months. Researchers track the number of patients achieving successful pain reduction and assess treatment effects over time. Safety monitoring and evaluation of patient responses occur throughout the study period, which lasts until July 2026.

Chronic Unilateral Lumbar Radicular Pain