At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 3Completed· 140 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Methylprednisolone +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Methylprednisolone 40mgfrom record
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The Effects of Intraoperative Local and Systemic Corticosteroid Administration on Postoperative Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Fusion
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Methylprednisolone and Dexamethasone for Dysphagia. Completed, enrolled 140 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the incidence and duration of postoperative dysphagia are improved in the participants receiving a local injection of methylprednisolone with systemic dexamethasone when compared to those receiving the usual systemic dexamethasone.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDysphagia
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Timeline
Phase 3CompletedFinished
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartAug 2014
Primary CompletionJun 2017
First PostedOct 2017
Study CompletionJul 2019
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 17, 2017
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2014
Primary CompletionJun 27, 2017
Study CompletionJul 20, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.9 yearsPosted 8.7 years ago
Interventions
Methylprednisolonedrug
Application of 40mg Depomedrol (methylprednisolone acetate) suspension into the retropharyngeal space prior to incision closure
Dexamethasonedrug
Administration of 10mg Dexamethasone IV intraoperatively