Lumbar Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Decompression

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Opioid Use Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Pain, Postoperative Pain, Back
Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 85
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · Other
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About This Trial

This study seeks to evaluate the impact of intra-operative topical epidural steroid usage in patients undergoing 1-2 level lumbar laminectomy. The study will examine post-operative opioid usage, length of stay, return to work, and patient reported outcomes following these procedures.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo 1 to 2 level laminectomy * Between the ages of 18-85 Exclusion Criteria: * Minimally invasive surgery * Prior daily opioid usage within 6 months. * Use of concomitant procedures such as spinal fusion, revision procedure at the same level. * Hist…
Contacts

Catherine Himo Gang, MPH

(917) 623-5416

gangh@hss.edu

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