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NCT04568837 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Steroids After Spine Fusion Surgery

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

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Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
420
Enrollment target

NCT04568837 is a Phase 4 study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by Oregon Health and Science University. The registered enrollment target is 420 participants.

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The verdict

NCT04568837, a Phase 4 study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University.

NOT YET RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
420 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This trial studies how well low-dose postoperative corticosteroids (FDA approved) affect patient outcomes (patient reported outcomes, pain medication use, length of stay, major complications, and time to first bowel movement) after thoracic and/or lumbar spine fusion surgery.

Interventions

  • DRUG Prednisone 20 Mg

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 420 participants
Start Date 2025-03-01
Est. Completion 2026-10-06
Phase Phase 4

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04568837

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04568837 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 420 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Prednisone 20 Mg is the first listed.

NCT04568837 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04568837 about?

NCT04568837 is a clinical study titled "Steroids After Spine Fusion Surgery". This trial studies how well low-dose postoperative corticosteroids (FDA approved) affect patient outcomes (patient reported outcomes, pain medication use, length of stay, major complications, and time to first bowel movement) after thoracic and/or lumbar spine fusion surgery.

What is the current status of trial NCT04568837?

This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 420 participants. The study started on 2025-03-01. Estimated completion is 2026-10-06.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04568837?

The interventions under investigation include: Prednisone 20 Mg (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04568837?

This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 546 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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