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Use of Local Intraoperative Steroid in MIS TLIF

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Dysphasia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03308084
Lead Sponsor
Rush University Medical Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the frequency and duration of postoperative pain are improved in participants receiving a local steroid injection (methylprednisolone) plus a systemic (intravenous (IV, by vein)) steroid (dexamethasone) when compared to those receiving a systemic (IV) steroid (dexamethasone) alone. Both of these steroid injections are already currently used at Rush and are considered standard of practice. It is well established that steroids have an anti-inflammatory (decreased swelling) effect on the soft tissue and it is routinely used in many types of surgery, but it is not known whether two steroids are better than one. The medications provided in this study are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Detailed Description

Postoperative pain is a well-known complication following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). It has been found that up to 40% of lumbar spinal patients will have either recurrent or persistent postoperative pain. Several studies have demonstrated reduced patient reported pain scores following steroid administration. However, few studies have investigated intraoperative local injection of corticosteroid at the surgical site in an effort to reduce the incidence and duration of postoperative pain for MIS TLIF patients.

The purpose of this study is to determine if the incidence and duration of postoperative pain is improved in participants receiving a local injection of methylprednisolone with systemic dexamethasone when compared to those receiving the usual systemic dexamethasone undergoing MIS TLIF.

The investigators hypothesize that participants undergoing MIS TLIF who receive local methylprednisolone along with the systemic dexamethasone will have:

1. Reduced incidence and duration of postoperative pain compared to participants receiving only systemic dexamethasone.

2. Shorter hospital stay compared to participants receiving only systemic dexamethasone.

3. Better short- and long-term outcomes compared to participants receiving only systemic dexamethasone

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
105
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients undergoing a primary 1- to 2-level MIS TLIF
  • Diagnosis: myelopathy, radiculopathy, myeloradiculopathy, stenosis, herniated nucleus pulposus, degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, osteophytic complexes, and foraminal stenosis
  • Patients able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergies or other contraindications to medicines in the protocol including:

    (a) Existing history of gastrointestinal bleeding

  • Current Smokers

  • Lumbar spine trauma

  • Bilateral cages

  • Lack of consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Local Depomedrol plus IV dexamethasoneMethylprednisoloneLocal intraoperative application of methylprednisolone (Depomedrol) plus standard systemic (IV) dexamethasone
Local Depomedrol plus IV dexamethasoneDexamethasoneLocal intraoperative application of methylprednisolone (Depomedrol) plus standard systemic (IV) dexamethasone
IV dexamethasoneDexamethasoneStandard systemic (IV) dexamethasone only
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postoperative Pain2 years postoperative

Change in Visual Analogue Scale Back and Leg score from preoperative value will be assessed

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical Functioning2 years postoperative

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System score as compared to preoperative value

Disability2 years postoperative

Oswestry Disability Index score as compared to preoperative score

General health status2 years postoperative

Short Form-12 Survey scores as compared to preoperative value

Narcotic Consumption1 week postoperative

The total amount of narcotic use for each subject will be recorded. Dosages of narcotics will be converted to morphine equivalents

Length of Stay1 week postoperative

The number of hours of hospitalization from entering the recovery room (time zero) until patient meets discharge criteria.

Intra-operative adverse eventsday of surgery

Blood loss, length of surgery, procedural details, complications

Post-operative adverse events1 week postoperative

Post-operative nausea and vomiting, Gastro-esophageal reflux, Ileus, Venous thromboembolic events, Respiratory depression/airway compromise, Renal insufficiency, Wound Complications, Admission to the ICU

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