Topical Epidural Steroid Usage in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Decompression: a Randomized Control Trial
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 3
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 85
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Patients scheduled to undergo 1 to 2 level laminectomy
• Between the ages of 18-85
Locations
United States
New York
Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITING
New York
Contact Information
Primary
Rachel Knopp, MPH
knoppr@hss.edu
(212) 606-1723
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-11-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 150
Treatments
Experimental: Group 1: Topical Steroid
Placebo_comparator: Group 2: Topical Normal Saline
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York