Could a short steroid course after surgery reduce pain and nausea?

NCT ID NCT03661645

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Emory University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a 6-day course of oral steroids after orthopedic surgery can help reduce pain, nausea, and improve movement. About 500 adults having common surgeries like joint replacement or fracture repair will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus the steroid taper. The goal is to see if the extra steroids lead to better recovery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome disease of the tendon nerve compression syndrome osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hand osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

21 Ortho Lane

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
Emory Clinic A, Clifton Road Clinic

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
Emory Healthcare Orthopaedics and Spine Center

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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