Ketorolac vs corticosteroid injections for SI joint pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This early-phase study compares ultrasound-guided injections of ketorolac to methylprednisolone for sacroiliac joint pain. Participants must have had SI joint pain for at least three months and positive SI joint tests, and will be followed to 12 weeks after injection to assess pain relief. The goal is to see if ketorolac offers similar pain control at 2, 6, and 12 weeks, potentially reducing joint damage risk and cost. The trial is single-center, led by McMaster University at the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* SI joint pain for at least 3 months
* Age greater than 18
* Must have at least 3 special tests positive for SI joint pain on physical exam

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous back surgery
* Radicular leg pain
* Discogenic pain
* Myofascial pain syndrome
* Depression
* Systemic infection or localized infection at anticipated needle entry sites
* Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent or accurate collection of data
* Patient allergic to medication used
* NSAID contraindications including:
* Gastrointestinal bleeds
* Renal failure
* Symptomatic congestive heart failure
* Cirrhosis

Where it's running

• Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic
  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Akil Siva, MD
• Email: akilsiva001@gmail.com
• Phone: 905-521-2100

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.