TerminatedPhase 3

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

Stopped: Poor compliance with data collection - too many intervals.

United States33 participantsStarted 2021-01-02

Plain-language 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).

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * 19 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percentage of Patients With Moderate/Severe Bazaz Classification

Timeframe: one year

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

Timeframe: one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04650893

SponsorUniversity of Nebraska

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-08

Results submitted2023-12-13

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Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.