Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injections
10 december 2014 bijgewerkt door: Dr. Ryan Amadeo, University of Manitoba
Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Glucocorticoid Injections and Their Effect on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Suppression and Metabolic Status
Corticosteroid injections into the epidural space or sacroiliac joint are increasingly used for the treatment of chronic neck, low back, and leg pain. These injections may have several side effects, including suppression of the body's adrenal glands to produce steroids (adrenal suppression) and negative effects on metabolism (weight gain, increased blood pressure, and high blood sugar levels).
The purpose of this study is to determine the time course and predictors of adrenal suppression and the metabolic effects of corticosteroid injections for chronic pain.
The investigators hypothesize normalization of adrenal function to occur within three weeks of injection in most individuals. An increased frequency of injections is predicted to lead to prolonged adrenal suppression. Corticosteroid injections are also hypothesized to lead to increases in body weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, particularly in diabetic individuals.
Studie Overzicht
Gedetailleerde beschrijving
Interventional pain procedures using corticosteroid injections (CIs), such as epidural steroid injections (ESIs) and sacroiliac joint injections (SIJIs), may have adverse metabolic and endocrine effects, including suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPAA), hypertension, weight gain, and hyperglycemia. Based on sparse data on these adverse effects following repeated, long-term CIs, current guidelines suggest a maximum frequency of four to six injections annually, even though patients may benefit from more frequent treatments.
This prospective cohort study will follow first-time or repeat ESI or SIJI patients receiving injections with 0.5 mL bupivacaine 0.25% and 15 mg dexamethasone sodium phosphate at a maximum frequency of once every six weeks in order to:
- determine the frequency and duration of HPAA suppression;
- determine the incidence and predictors of prolonged (≥ 3 weeks) HPAA suppression;
- determine the baseline incidence and predictors of HPAA suppression in chronic pain patients presenting for their first CI; and
- determine the effect of CIs on body weight, resting blood pressure, and glycemic control over a six-month period.
Studietype
Observationeel
Inschrijving (Verwacht)
126
Contacten en locaties
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Studie Locaties
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Manitoba
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3Y 1X1
- Werving
- Health Sciences Centre
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Contact:
- Maria Loureiro
- Telefoonnummer: 204-787-2404
- E-mail: healthtrials@hsc.mb.ca
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Deelname Criteria
Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
18 jaar en ouder (Volwassen, Oudere volwassene)
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Nee
Geslachten die in aanmerking komen voor studie
Allemaal
Bemonsteringsmethode
Niet-waarschijnlijkheidssteekproef
Studie Bevolking
Patients receiving initial or repeated sacroiliac (SI) joint injections or single- or multi-level epidural injections with corticosteroids as part of their management plan for chronic SI joint, neck, back, or radicular pain.
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients receiving SI joint or epidural corticosteroid injections
- At least 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindication to corticosteroid injection (infection; pregnancy; uncontrolled diabetes mellitus [per patient's report]; active congestive heart failure; coagulopathy; medical conditions that prohibit holding anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, with the exception of aspirin, for at least two weeks prior to injection; and allergy to iodinated contrast dye, corticosteroids, or amide local anesthetics)
- Known disorder of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
- Corticosteroid injection within 6 weeks of study enrollment
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
Cohorten en interventies
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Corticosteroid injection
Consecutive patients receiving initial or repeated sacroiliac joint or single or multi-level epidural corticosteroid injections as part of their management plan for SI joint, neck, back, or radicular pain.
Injections will be performed using 0.5 mL bupivacaine 0.25% and 15 mg dexamethasone sodium phosphate.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
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Time to Normalization of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPAA) Function Following Epidural or Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injection
Tijdsspanne: From date of enrollment (Baseline) until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
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The high-dose rapid adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test will be performed to determine if HPAA suppression is present.
Serum cortisol will be measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay immediately prior to and at 30 and 60 min following injection of 250 mcg cosyntropin IV.
A serum cortisol level <550 nmol/L (<20 mcg/dL) at either time point following cosyntropin administration will designate HPAA suppression.
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From date of enrollment (Baseline) until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
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Incidence of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPAA) Suppression in Patients Presenting for Corticosteroid Injection
Tijdsspanne: Baseline
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The high-dose rapid ACTH stimulation test will be performed at Baseline to determine if HPAA suppression is present in patients presenting for corticosteroid injection.
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Baseline
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Incidence of Prolonged (≥ 3 weeks) Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPAA) Suppression Following Corticosteroid Injection
Tijdsspanne: From date of injection until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
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The high-dose rapid ACTH stimulation test will be performed to determine if HPAA suppression is present.
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From date of injection until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
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Change in Glycosylated HbA1c (%) from Baseline to 3 months
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3 months
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Percent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c [%]) will be measured by turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay.
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Baseline and 3 months
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Change in Glycosylated HbA1c (%) from Baseline to 6 months
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 6 months
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Percent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c [%]) will be measured by turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay.
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Baseline and 6 months
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Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 weeks
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3 weeks
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Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 weeks
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Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 months
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Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 months
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Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 weeks
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Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 weeks
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Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 months
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Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 months
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Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 3 weeks
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Percent Change in Body Weight
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Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 6 weeks
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Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 3 months
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Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 6 months
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Andere uitkomstmaten
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Pain Visual Analogue Scale (PVAS)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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11-point scale for average pain intensity over the preceding week.
Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
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Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Functional Capacity Visual Analogue Scale (FVAS)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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11-point scale for average functional impairment over the preceding week.
Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
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Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Brief Pain Inventory Short Form (BPI-SF) Pain Severity and Interference Scores
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
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Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey Scores
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
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Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) v2.0 Scores
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
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Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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North American Spine Society Patient Satisfaction Index (PSI)
Tijdsspanne: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Completed at Baseline (for patients with previous corticosteroid injections), at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
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Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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Sponsor
Onderzoekers
- Hoofdonderzoeker: Ryan J Amadeo, MD, University of Manitoba
Studie record data
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start
1 oktober 2012
Primaire voltooiing (Verwacht)
1 juni 2016
Studie voltooiing (Verwacht)
1 december 2016
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
8 oktober 2012
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
25 oktober 2012
Eerst geplaatst (Schatting)
30 oktober 2012
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Schatting)
12 december 2014
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
10 december 2014
Laatst geverifieerd
1 december 2014
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Trefwoorden
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Andere studie-ID-nummers
- B2012:062
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