NCT04650893

Brief 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).

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
33

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2021

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 12, 2020

Completed
21 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 3, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 2, 2021

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 8, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 8, 2023

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

August 23, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

August 23, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

November 12, 2020

Results QC Date

December 13, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 20, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Percentage of Patients With Moderate/Severe Bazaz Classification

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

    one year

  • Percentage of Patients With Severe Dysphagia Based on the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)

    Percentage of patients with severe dysphagia based on the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10).Scores on the EAT-10 greater than 15 are indicative of severe dysphonia.

    one year

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Percentage of Patients With Clinically Significant Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10).

    one year

  • Mean Neck Disability Index (NDI)

    one year

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Median Visual Analogue Scale for Neck Pain

    one year

Study Arms (3)

Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

no steroid or non steroidal anti-inflammatory

Drug: Placebo

Ketorolac

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

one time dose of 30mg of IV Ketorolac at time of closure

Drug: Intravenous Ketorolac

dexamethasone

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

one time dose of 10mg of IV dexamethasone at the time of closure

Drug: Intravenous Dexamethasone

Interventions

To assess the efficacy of the meds for dysphagia and dysphonia following ACDF

Ketorolac

To assess the efficacy of the meds for dysphagia and dysphonia following ACDF

dexamethasone

Control

Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age and older
  • Undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for radiculopathy or myelopathy
  • No known allergies or sensitivities to steroid or non-steroidal medications

You may not qualify if:

  • Procedure is being done for revision, trauma, infection or tumor
  • Patients with known diagnosed metabolic diseases (diabetes, pancreatitis, gout, electrolyte imbalances, hypertension, hematological abnormalities including gastrointestinal bleeding...)
  • Patients with known kidney disease or a creatinine level above the upper limit of normal \>1.27

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lauritzen Outpatient Center

Omaha, Nebraska, 68105, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Deglutition DisordersDysphonia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Esophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesPharyngeal DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesVoice DisordersLaryngeal DiseasesRespiratory Tract DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Results Point of Contact

Title
Peter Danielson
Organization
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Study Officials

  • Kevin Garvin, MD

    University of Nebraska

    STUDY CHAIR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Masking Details
Only patients will be masked from which cohort they were randomized into.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: 25 patients into 3 separate arms.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 12, 2020

First Posted

December 3, 2020

Study Start

January 2, 2021

Primary Completion

December 8, 2023

Study Completion

December 8, 2023

Last Updated

August 23, 2024

Results First Posted

August 23, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations