Efficacy of Intra-articular NSAID Versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Shoulder and Knee Conditions: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Prospective Study
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The proposed study will compare the efficacy of Triamcinolone versus Ketorolac for intra-articular injection of the knee and shoulder
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 3 |
Detailed Description
This study will be a randomized prospective study comparing Triamcinolone to Ketorolac for injections in the knee and shoulder for a variety of orthopedic conditions. The investigators will monitor pain relief, length of pain relief, cost, and patient satisfaction after the injections
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Ketorolac
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Drug: Shoulder injection
intra articular or subacromial shoulder injection
Drug: knee injection
intra-articular knee injection
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Experimental: Kenalog
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Drug: Shoulder injection
intra articular or subacromial shoulder injection
Drug: knee injection
intra-articular knee injection
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Pain level: VAS score [0-6 months]
VAS score
- length pain relief [0-6 months]
length of time patient reports pain relief
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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knee and shoulder arthritis
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shoulder impingement
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rotator cuff tear
Exclusion Criteria:
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chronic pain management
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allergy to NSAIDs or steroids
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prior surgery
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kidney disease that would preclude NSAID administration
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- OSF Healthcare System
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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