Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injections
Unknown statusNCT01717430
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Brief summary (from the registry)
Corticosteroid injections into the epidural space or sacroiliac joint are increasingly used for the treatment of chronic neck, low back, and leg pain. These injections may have several side effects, including suppression of the body's adrenal glands to produce steroids (adrenal suppression) and negative effects on metabolism (weight gain, increased blood pressure, and high blood sugar levels). The purpose of this study is to determine the time course and predictors of adrenal suppression and the metabolic effects of corticosteroid injections for chronic pain. The investigators hypothesize normalization of adrenal function to occur within three weeks of injection in most individuals. An increased frequency of injections is predicted to lead to prolonged adrenal suppression. Corticosteroid injections are also hypothesized to lead to increases in body weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, particularly in diabetic individuals.
Study details
- Official title
- Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Glucocorticoid Injections and Their Effect on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Suppression and Metabolic Status
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
- Start date
- 2012-10
- Primary completion
- 2016-06
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Canada
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving SI joint or epidural corticosteroid injections * At least 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to corticosteroid injection (infection; pregnancy; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus \[per patient's report\]; active congestive heart failure; coagulopathy; medical conditions that prohibit holding anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, with the exception of aspirin, for at least two weeks prior to injection; and allergy to iodinated contrast dye, corticosteroids, or amide local anesthetics) * Known disorder of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis * Corticosteroid injection within 6 weeks of study enrollment
Canadian sites (1)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01717430