At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 74 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Treatment 1; Dexamethasone +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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The Effects of Perioperative Steroids on Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Randomized, Prospective, Double-Blind Study.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Treatment 1; Dexamethasone and Treatment 0; Saline placebo for Dysphagia. Completed, enrolled 74 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled study evaluates the effect of perioperative IV steroids versus saline on swallowing after anterior cervical spine surgery.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDysphagia
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartJul 2012
First PostedApr 2015
Primary CompletionMay 2016
Study CompletionMay 2017
TodayJul 2026
First PostedApr 15, 2015
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2012
Primary CompletionMay 15, 2016
Study CompletionMay 15, 2017
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 3.9 yearsPosted 11.2 years ago
Interventions
Treatment 1; Dexamethasonedrug
Dexamethasone IV given within the first hour of surgery; second dose given 8 hours after first dose; third dose given 8 hours after second dose.
Treatment 0; Saline placebodrug
Saline (placebo) IV given within the first hour of surgery; second dose given 8 hours after first dose; third dose given 8 hours after second dose.