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NCT04182997 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Subjective Intraoperative Use of Epidural Steroid Administration Following Discectomy
A Phase 4 study of Lumbar Disc Herniation, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 200
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04182997: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Lumbar Disc Herniation, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia.
NCT04182997 is a Phase 4 study of Lumbar Disc Herniation that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Missouri-Columbia. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, above the 88-participant average among 3 other Lumbar Disc Herniation trials with a reported enrollment target (127% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04182997, a Phase 4 study of Lumbar Disc Herniation, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine a grading system for inflammation in lumbar disc herniation and which groups, if any, benefit most from the administration of an intra-operative epidural steroid.
Primary Outcome
Comparing post operative pain scores between treatment and placebo group. Using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score with scale 0 to 10 with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain of your life.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Dexamethasone
- DRUG saline 0.9%
Study Locations (1)
Missouri
- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute - Columbia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-11-21 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-10 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What NCT04182997 shows while recruiting
NCT04182997 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 88-participant average among 3 other Lumbar Disc Herniation trials with a reported enrollment target (127% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Lumbar Disc Herniation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Dexamethasone is the first listed.
NCT04182997 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04182997 about?
NCT04182997 is a clinical study titled "Subjective Intraoperative Use of Epidural Steroid Administration Following Discectomy". The purpose of this study is to determine a grading system for inflammation in lumbar disc herniation and which groups, if any, benefit most from the administration of an intra-operative epidural steroid.
What is the current status of trial NCT04182997?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2019-11-21. Estimated completion is 2026-10.
What conditions does trial NCT04182997 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lumbar Disc Herniation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04182997?
The interventions under investigation include: Dexamethasone (DRUG), saline 0.9% (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04182997?
This trial is sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia, which has 291 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04182997 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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