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NCT04278833 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Comparative Effectiveness of Particulate Versus Nonparticulate Steroid Injections for Musculoskeletal Conditions
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 165
- Enrollment target
NCT04278833: Clinical Trial Phase 4 study, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT04278833 is a Phase 4 study that was terminated before completion, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 165 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (68% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04278833, a Phase 4 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Stanford University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 165 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This aims of this study are: 1. To determine if particulate or non-particulate corticosteroid injections are more effective at treating pain from musculoskeletal pathologies of the hip, glenohumeral joint, biceps tendon, or subacromial/subdeltoid bursa at 2 weeks, 3 months, or 6 months. 2. To determine if there is a significantly different side effect profile between particulate and non-particulate corticosteroids when used for hip, glenohumeral joint, biceps tendon, or subacromial/subdeltoid bursa injections.
Primary Outcome
Mean change in pain averaged over last 7 days compared to baseline as rated on 11 point numerical rating scale (NRS, score range from 0-10) with higher values indicating worse outcomes.
Interventions
- DRUG Dexamethasone
- DRUG Triamcinolone or Betamethasone
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 165 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-05-28 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
Why NCT04278833 stopped before completion
NCT04278833 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 165 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (68% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Dexamethasone is the first listed.
NCT04278833 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04278833 about?
NCT04278833 is a clinical study titled "Comparative Effectiveness of Particulate Versus Nonparticulate Steroid Injections for Musculoskeletal Conditions". This aims of this study are: 1. To determine if particulate or non-particulate corticosteroid injections are more effective at treating pain from musculoskeletal pathologies of the hip, glenohumeral joint, biceps tendon, or subacromial/subdeltoid bursa at 2 weeks, 3 months, or 6 months. 2. To deter...
What is the current status of trial NCT04278833?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 165 participants. The study started on 2020-09-01. Estimated completion is 2021-05-28.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04278833?
The interventions under investigation include: Dexamethasone (DRUG), Triamcinolone or Betamethasone (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04278833?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04278833's enrollment target sits among peer trials
165 492nd of 2000 higher than 1,505 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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