Ketorolac Effects on Post-operative Pain and Lumbar Fusion

Recruiting now · Phase 4 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Lumbar Spinal Fusion

In brief

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

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06513208

Run by

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

People needed

140

Starts

2026-01-01

Expected to finish

2027-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• < 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

Where it is running

• University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center — Towson, Maryland, United States (enrolling)

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