Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Denver Back Pain Specialists
Location: 7730 E Belleview Ave, Suite A-104, Greenwood Village, CO  
Lead Researcher: J. Scott Bainbridge, M.D
Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the Chesapeake Independent Review Board

Background

A herniated disc, commonly known as a ‘slipped disc’, can sometimes result in sciatica – significant pain in your back and one or both of your legs.

This study is being conducted to examine the effectiveness of a new injectable medication in reducing sciatic leg pain.

This study seeks men and women aged 30 – 70 who are experiencing leg pain associated with a herniated disc in the lower back.  Participants are required to attend approximately 6 study visits at the research site over a 7 month period. If eligible, participants will be compensated up to $550 for partaking in the study.

Benefits of Participation

• You will be compensated up to $550 for partaking in this study, if you qualify.
• You may experience pain relief.
• You will receive the investigational medication and all study-related physical exams at no charge.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women who are 30 to 70 years of age
• Experiencing sciatic leg pain associated with disc herniation (slipped disc) in the lower back
• Not on worker’s compensation
• If female, not pregnant or nursing
• Able to attend approximately 6 study visits at the research site over a 7 month period