Comparing the Effects of Ultrasound Versus Fluoroscopy for Sacroiliac Joint Injections

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Conditions studied: Sacroiliitis

In brief

The purpose of this research project is to compare two different techniques for performing an injection of the sacroiliac joint. Although both techniques are safe and accurate, the goal of the study is to determine if one technique is better than the other with respect to improvement in a patient's pain, function, and his or her satisfaction. Additionally, the investigators want to determine if one technique is quicker and more efficient than the other.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02420041

Run by

United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego

People needed

28

Starts

2012-10-01

Expected to finish

2014-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-11-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of SIJ dysfunction by history and physical exam
• History: Either low back pain or buttock pain
• Exam: Either tenderness to palpation over the SIJ or a positive provocative maneuver (i.e., Patrick's, Gaenslen's, and/or Yeoman's test)
• Failed a trial of conservative therapy which may included medications, physical therapy, or both
• Age > 18
• Patient agrees to participate in study

You may not qualify if…

• Coagulopathy
• Renal or Hepatic Failure
• Current Pregnancy or actively pursuing pregnancy
• Known allergy to local anesthetic or steroids
• Infection at site of needle placement or SIJ infection
• Patient unable to consent himself or herself
• Patient refusal
• Prior surgical procedures involving the SIJ
• Body Mass Index > 35 kg/m2

Where it is running

• Pain Medicine Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Naval Medical Center, San Diego — San Diego, California, United States

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