Assessment of Medrol Dosepak to Reduce Opioid Consumption in Foot and Ankle Surgical Patients

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-95
SponsorEmory University

About this trial

This clinical trial aims to determine the effects of a 6-day low-dose methylprednisolone course on pain, nausea, and total opioid consumption in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgeries.

The secondary objective of the study is to determine and monitor the effects of the course on complications following surgery and patient-reported outcomes

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Concurrent or significant injuries to other bones or organs

Local infections

History of alcohol or medical abuse, including prior opioid abuse

Smoking

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • medrol dosepak
  • HYDROcodone Oral Tablet

Treatment groups

180 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators