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Lumbar Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Decompression

RecruitingPhase 3Ages 18 Years - 85 YearsAllHospital for Special Surgery, New York
NCT05058287 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 rules (as published)
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. * History of a chronic pain syndrome, uncontrolled diabetes defined as A1C \> 6.5, immunocompromised condition such as active cancer treatment, history of transplant, benign prostatic hyperplasia or history of urinary retention, and other conditions which require chronic steroid therapy or immunosuppressants. * Non-English speakers * Patients allergic to Depo-Medrol and/or glucocorticoids, or other steroids
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What it tests

  • Depo-Medrol 40Mg/Ml Suspension for Injection
  • Placebo
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Where

1 site
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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