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NCT04650893 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

The Effect of IV NSAID's and Corticosteroids on Dysphasia and Dysphonia Following ASDF

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Nebraska.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
33
Enrollment target

NCT04650893: Clinical Trial Phase 3 study, sponsored by University of Nebraska.

NCT04650893 is a Phase 3 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Nebraska. The registered enrollment target is 33 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT04650893, a Phase 3 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Nebraska.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
33 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study is to assess the efficacy of intra-operative intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ketorolac) versus intravenous (dexamethasone) administration on dysphagia and dysphonia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

Primary Outcome

The Bazaz grading system (0-none; 1-Mild; 2-Moderate; 3-Severe) is used for dysphagia evaluation

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Intravenous Dexamethasone
  • DRUG Intravenous Ketorolac

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 33 participants
Start Date 2021-01-02
Est. Completion 2023-12-08
Phase Phase 3
University of Nebraska

407 total trials

Why NCT04650893 stopped before completion

NCT04650893 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 33 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT04650893 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04650893 about?

NCT04650893 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of IV NSAID's and Corticosteroids on Dysphasia and Dysphonia Following ASDF". This study is to assess the efficacy of intra-operative intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ketorolac) versus intravenous (dexamethasone) administration on dysphagia and dysphonia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

What is the current status of trial NCT04650893?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 33 participants. The study started on 2021-01-02. Estimated completion is 2023-12-08.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04650893?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Intravenous Dexamethasone (DRUG), Intravenous Ketorolac (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04650893?

This trial is sponsored by University of Nebraska, which has 407 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT04650893's enrollment target sits among peer trials

33 1907th of 2000 higher than 92 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04650893, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT04650893 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.