Efficacy and Safety of Preemptive Intravenous Dexamethasone in MIS-TLIF

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age50-80
SponsorPotsawat Surabotsopon

About this trial

Researchers are considering Dexamethasone as preemptive medication before minimally invasive spine fusion surgery to minimize postoperative back pain with minimal side effects, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of surgery and improve patient outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age range: 50-80 years old.

Undergoing MIS TLIF surgery at 1-2 spinal levels.

Disqualifiers

Previously undergone spine surgery.

HbA1C greater than or equal to 7.5 mg%

Allergic to all types of experimental medication.

History of using systemic steroids.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Dexamethasone
  • Normal saline

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Potsawat Surabotsopon

Lead sponsor

Thammasat University Hospital

Sponsor institution