Systemic Oral Glucocorticoids for Acute Osteoarthritis Pain
Phase 4
192
about 2.8 years
18+
1 site in PA
About this study
This trial is testing whether adding oral glucocorticoid medications to standard pain medication helps with osteoarthritis pain in the emergency department. It compares three groups: one receiving a placebo, one receiving prednisone, and one receiving dexamethasone, all along with ibuprofen. Participants will report their pain levels and any side effects during follow-up calls.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Take Dexamethasone
- 2.Take Placebo
- 3.Take Prednisone
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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dexamethasone, prednisone
injection, ocular, oral
Primary: Adverse Events (Safety Outcome), Change in Resting Pain Score at 3 Days (Effectiveness Outcome)
Secondary: Change in Ambulatory/Active Movement Pain Score at 1 Day, Change in Ambulatory/Active Movement Pain Score at 14 Days, Change in Ambulatory/Active Movement Pain Score at 3 Days, Change in Ambulatory/Active Movement Pain Score at 7 Days, Change in Resting Pain Score at 1 Day, Change in Resting Pain Score at 14 Days, Change in Resting Pain Score at 7 Days, Use of Rescue Medication for Pain (Acetaminophen)
Musculoskeletal