Stopped: lack of participants
The purpose of this study is to compare the functional outcomes of patients with shoulder pathology treated with either ketorolac or corticosteroid injections, in a randomized double-blinded study. Investigators will compare the effectiveness of ketorolac compared to corticosteroid. Specific Aim 1: Hypothesis 1: Injection of the shoulder (in the subacromial space) with Ketorolac will be more effective than corticosteroid injection for the treatment of a variety of shoulder pathologies. The risks associated with this study primarily concern adverse reactions to the study drugs. The drugs used in this study are not narcotics or habit-forming but can have side effects. The patient's physician will screen for any heart, intestinal, or kidney disease or condition that would increase the chance for the patient to have an unwanted side effect.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Baseline - pre-injection
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Baseline - immediately after the injection
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Day 2
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Week 1
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Week 2
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Week 4
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Week 6
Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Week 12
American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES)
Timeframe: Baseline
American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES)
Timeframe: Week 6
American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES)
Timeframe: Week 12