Could extra steroids after scoliosis surgery cut pain and recovery time?
NCT ID NCT05561725
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving teens extra doses of the steroid dexamethasone after scoliosis surgery could reduce inflammation, pain, nausea, and hospital stay. Forty-two adolescents with scoliosis were randomly assigned to receive either one standard dose or three extra doses after surgery. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and tracked painkiller use and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dexamethasone
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple way to reduce pain and nausea after scoliosis surgery, helping teens recover faster with less need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Extra steroids also carry risks like infection or delayed healing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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