Subacromial Methylprednisolone Versus Ketorolac for Shoulder Impingement

December 23, 2024 updated by: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Subacromial Injection of Methylprednisolone Versus Ketorolac to Treat Shoulder Impingement: a Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

The investigators aim to compare subacromial ketorolac (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) versus methylprednisolone (steroid) for the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Terminated

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Because of the current conflicting evidence, the lack of long-term follow-up, and the multiple potential benefit benefits to the society, the investigators aim to compare subacromial ketorolac versus methylprednisolone for the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome. The investigators hypothesize that patients with shoulder impingement treated with a subacromial methylprednisolone versus ketorolac have similar outcomes based on the ASES (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon) self-assessment score. The study will be performed at one institution, the University of Texas Medical Branch.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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1

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Galveston, Texas, United States, 77555
        • Universtiy of Texas Medical Branch

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 100 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age >18 years
  • Severe or recalcitrant shoulder impingement syndrome
  • Subacromial injection is a therapeutic option

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Allergy or intolerance to steroids within less than 1 month
  • Allergy or intolerance to NSAIDs within less than 1 month
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Pre-existing asthma
  • Uncontrolled psychiatric illness
  • Previous shoulder injection within the past 3 months
  • Evidence of confounding shoulder pathology on imaging
  • History of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear
  • Ipsilateral cervical radiculopathy
  • Moderate to severe glenohumeral arthritis
  • Systemic inflammatory conditions
  • Kidney disease
  • Liver disease
  • Gastrointestinal ulcer
  • Bleeding disorder
  • Pending litigation or work-related claims related to the shoulder
  • Previous shoulder surgery on the affected shoulder
  • Evidence of local infection
  • Evidence of adhesive capsulitis
  • Evidence of shoulder instability

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: Ketorolac
Assigned patients will receive a subacromial injection of ketorolac 60mg (2ml + 8ml lidocaine 1%)
Drug: Ketorolac Tromethamine
2ml of injectable Ketorolac (30mg/ml) will be mixed with 8ml of lidocaine HCL (1% without epinephrine) and delivered into the subacromial joint (total of 60mg of active substance in 10ml).
Other Names:
  • Toradol
Active Comparator: Methylprednisolone
Assigned patients will receive a subacromial injection of methylprednisolone 80mg (1ml + 9ml lidocaine 1%)
Drug: Methylprednisolone Acetate
1ml of injectable Methylprednisolone (80mg/ml) will be mixed with 9ml of lidocaine HCL (1% without epinephrine) and delivered into the subacromial joint (total of 80mg of active substance in 10ml)
Other Names:
  • DepoMedrol

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The ASES is a self-assessment score, ranging between 0 and 100 (0 indicating the worst shoulder condition and 100 indicating the best shoulder condition), applicable for use in patients with shoulder pathology. A higher pain score indicates the subject is in more pain. A lower pain score indicates less pain.
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Range of Motion (ROM)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
The range of motion is a function-related measure, that reflects the extent of shoulder movement (measured in degrees, in forward flexion, and abduction with internal/external rotation of the shoulder)
12 weeks
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES)
Time Frame: 2 weeks
The ASES is a self-assessment score, ranging between 0 and 100 (0 indicating the worst shoulder condition and 100 indicating the best shoulder condition), applicable for use in patients with shoulder pathology. A higher pain score indicates the subject is in more pain. A lower pain score indicates less pain.
2 weeks
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES)
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The ASES is a self-assessment score, ranging between 0 and 100, (0 indicating the worst shoulder condition and 100 indicating the best shoulder condition), applicable for use in patients with shoulder pathology. A higher pain score indicates the subject is in more pain. A lower pain score indicates less pain.
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Jeremy Somerson, MD, University of Texas

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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September 9, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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November 2, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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November 2, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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April 10, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 10, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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April 12, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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December 23, 2024

Last Verified

Last Verified

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December 1, 2024

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • UTMB IRB #: 18-0156

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

At the end of this investigation, IPD-related results will be tabulated and submitted to clinicaltrials.gov to report. This would help evaluate the effects and safety of interventions administered.

IPD Sharing Time Frame

20 weeks from the last patient enrollment

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

At the end of this investigation, all results will be tabulated and submitted to clinicaltrials.gov to report.

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP
  • ANALYTIC_CODE

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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