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Metabolic and Endocrine Effects of Repeated Epidural and Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injections

10 december 2014 uppdaterad av: 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.

Studieöversikt

Status

Okänd

Betingelser

Detaljerad beskrivning

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.

Studietyp

Observationell

Inskrivning (Förväntat)

126

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Studieorter

    • Manitoba
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Kanada, R3Y 1X1
        • Rekrytering
        • Health Sciences Centre
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Deltagandekriterier

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Urvalskriterier

Åldrar som är berättigade till studier

18 år och äldre (Vuxen, Äldre vuxen)

Tar emot friska volontärer

Nej

Kön som är behöriga för studier

Allt

Testmetod

Icke-sannolikhetsprov

Studera befolkning

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.

Beskrivning

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

Studieplan

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Hur är studien utformad?

Designdetaljer

Kohorter och interventioner

Grupp / Kohort
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.

Vad mäter studien?

Primära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Time to Normalization of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPAA) Function Following Epidural or Sacroiliac Joint Corticosteroid Injection
Tidsram: From date of enrollment (Baseline) until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
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.
From date of enrollment (Baseline) until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months

Sekundära resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Incidence of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPAA) Suppression in Patients Presenting for Corticosteroid Injection
Tidsram: Baseline
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.
Baseline
Incidence of Prolonged (≥ 3 weeks) Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPAA) Suppression Following Corticosteroid Injection
Tidsram: From date of injection until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
The high-dose rapid ACTH stimulation test will be performed to determine if HPAA suppression is present.
From date of injection until the date of HPAA normalization assessed every 3 weeks up to 6 months
Change in Glycosylated HbA1c (%) from Baseline to 3 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 months
Percent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c [%]) will be measured by turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay.
Baseline and 3 months
Change in Glycosylated HbA1c (%) from Baseline to 6 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 months
Percent glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c [%]) will be measured by turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay.
Baseline and 6 months
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 weeks
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 weeks
Baseline and 3 weeks
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 weeks
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 weeks
Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 months
Baseline and 3 months
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 months
Baseline and 6 months
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 weeks
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 weeks
Baseline and 3 weeks
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 weeks
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 weeks
Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 3 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 months
Baseline and 3 months
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure from Baseline to 6 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 months
Baseline and 6 months
Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 3 weeks
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 weeks
Percent Change in Body Weight
Baseline and 3 weeks
Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 6 weeks
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 weeks
Percent Change in Body Weight
Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 3 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 3 months
Percent Change in Body Weight
Baseline and 3 months
Change in Body Weight from Baseline to 6 months
Tidsram: Baseline and 6 months
Percent Change in Body Weight
Baseline and 6 months

Andra resultatmått

Resultatmått
Åtgärdsbeskrivning
Tidsram
Pain Visual Analogue Scale (PVAS)
Tidsram: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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.
Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Functional Capacity Visual Analogue Scale (FVAS)
Tidsram: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
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.
Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Brief Pain Inventory Short Form (BPI-SF) Pain Severity and Interference Scores
Tidsram: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Medical Outcome Study Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey Scores
Tidsram: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) v2.0 Scores
Tidsram: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Completed at Baseline, at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
North American Spine Society Patient Satisfaction Index (PSI)
Tidsram: Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks
Completed at Baseline (for patients with previous corticosteroid injections), at 3 weeks following any corticosteroid injection, and at weeks 6, 12, and 24.
Baseline and 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks

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Utredare

  • Huvudutredare: Ryan J Amadeo, MD, University of Manitoba

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Studera stora datum

Studiestart

1 oktober 2012

Primärt slutförande (Förväntat)

1 juni 2016

Avslutad studie (Förväntat)

1 december 2016

Studieregistreringsdatum

Först inskickad

8 oktober 2012

Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

25 oktober 2012

Första postat (Uppskatta)

30 oktober 2012

Uppdateringar av studier

Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Uppskatta)

12 december 2014

Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna

10 december 2014

Senast verifierad

1 december 2014

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