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The Impact of Contrast Media Used in Epidural Steroid Injections on Thyroid Function Tests

NCT05404412 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 124

Last updated 2023-04-20

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Summary

This study is aim to disclose the effect of contrast media, which used in epidural steroid injections, on the parameters of thyroid function tests (TFTs). The patients who underwent an epidural steroid injection were included. The investigators hypothesized that contrast media owing to contain iodine may impair the values of TFTs.

Conditions

  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Cervical Stenosis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Epidural Steroid Injection

This intervention is applied mostly for cervical or lumbar radiculopathy. The intervention was carried out under sterile conditions with the C-arm fluoroscopy guidance. It is performed via spinal needle and the needle is inserted into the epidural space, then a combined local anesthetic and glucocorticoids are delivered to the epidural space.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • SAVAS SENCAN · Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-06-01
Primary Completion
2022-07-15
Completion
2023-02-03

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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