Status:

RECRUITING

Ketorolac Effects on Post-operative Pain and Lumbar Fusion

Lead Sponsor:

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Medical Metrics Diagnostics, Inc

Conditions:

Lumbar Spinal Fusion

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

A double blind prospective randomized trial of IV ketorolac vs. placebo in management of patients undergoing lumbar one or two level spinal fusions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-85 years old (inclusive)
  • Elective posterior lumbar instrumented fusion
  • One or two level fusion
  • Consent to participate in study and willing to adhere to study follow up
  • English proficiency

Exclusion

  • \< 18 or \> 85 years old
  • History of renal failure, dialysis, or creatinine over 1.50 mg/dl
  • Active or recent smoker (active within past 6 months)
  • Revision surgery
  • Auto/worker compensation
  • Active cancer or history of chemotherapy in past 6 months
  • Active narcotic use within 3 months of surgery date
  • Infection at operative levels
  • Any allergies to NSAIDs or Opioids

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2026

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

140 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06513208

Start Date

January 1 2026

End Date

June 1 2027

Last Update

December 22 2025

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University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Towson, Maryland, United States, 21204