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NCT01397552 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dexamethasone Versus Depo Medrol in Lumbar Epidurals
A NA study, sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8
- Enrollment target
NCT01397552: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University.
NCT01397552 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University. The registered enrollment target is 8 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01397552, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 8 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Depo Medrol when used in lumbar epidural injections will be conducted on subjects that have not had previous injections or have not had an injection in the last 12 months. Subjects must be receiving one level injection and not had prior surgery at that level.
Primary Outcome
Subjects will be asked to return at 2 wks, 6 wks and 12 weeks the above time points to complete outcome measurements questionnaires and undergo a neurological examination, the 12 weeks outcome should show improvement s/p injection
Interventions
- DRUG Dexamethasone
- DRUG methylprednisolone acetate
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 8 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT01397552 stopped before completion
NCT01397552 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 8 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Dexamethasone is the first listed.
NCT01397552 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01397552 about?
NCT01397552 is a clinical study titled "Dexamethasone Versus Depo Medrol in Lumbar Epidurals". Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Depo Medrol when used in lumbar epidural injections will be conducted on subjects that have not had previous injections or have not had an injection in the last 12 months. Subjects must be receiving one level injection and not had prior surgery at that level.
What is the current status of trial NCT01397552?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 8 participants. The study started on 2009-09. Estimated completion is 2015-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01397552?
The interventions under investigation include: Dexamethasone (DRUG), methylprednisolone acetate (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01397552?
This trial is sponsored by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University, which has 113 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01397552's enrollment target sits among peer trials
8 1976th of 2000 higher than 19 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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