Effect of Epidural Steroid Injection on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To evaluate for the effect of corticosteroid epidural injections on bone mineral density in
postmenopausal women. Candidates for the study: Post menopausal women between the ages of 55
and 80. No history of bone disease. No thyroid/parathyroid disorder. not used injected or
oral steroids in the last year. No recent smoking.
The purpose is to identify any significant change in bone mineral density with the use of
epidural steroid injections. This may implicate the need for patient counseling regarding
this possible side effect and the possible use of preventive measures to avoid this adverse
effect.