This is a double-blinded study where the injecting physicians and the patients will not know which arm they are randomized to. Each participant will be followed up for 6 months following the injection, and will have in office visits at the injection and approximately 2 weeks post injection. They will be called at month 1, 3, and 6 post injection to assess for any adverse events and number of physical therapy hours or changes in medication. At time of injection, 2 weeks post, and 1, 3 and 6 months after they will be asked to answer some questionnaires on pain and function.
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Change in Visual Analogue Pain (VAS) Score
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
Change in Score on the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire
Timeframe: Up to 6 months