Can a common anti-inflammatory cut opioid use after spinal fusion?

NCT ID NCT06513208

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving the anti-inflammatory drug ketorolac for the first two days after lumbar spinal fusion surgery can lower the amount of opioids patients need for pain. About 140 adults having one- or two-level fusions will be randomly assigned to receive either ketorolac or a placebo. Researchers will also check if ketorolac affects how well the bones fuse together.

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Locations

  • University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

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    Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States

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