Study details
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Lumbar Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Decompression
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
NCT IDNCT05058287ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase
Phase 3
Target enrollment
150
Study length
about 4.2 years
Ages
18–85
Locations
1 site in NY
About this study
Researchers are testing whether using a steroid injection during surgery for spinal stenosis helps reduce opioid use and other problems after the procedure. The trial will follow adults who are having surgery to relieve pressure on their spine.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Receive Depo-Medrol 40Mg/Ml Suspension for Injection
- 2.Take Placebo
PhasePhase 3
Routeinjection
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Drug routes
injection
Endpoints
Secondary: Numeric Rating Pain Scale [Both Groups], Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire [Both Groups]
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health