Pain control after scoliosis surgery: comparing two numbing medicines
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of numbing medicine used during scoliosis surgery to see which provides better pain relief after the operation. One is a long-acting version (liposomal bupivacaine) and the other is a standard short-acting mix (bupivacaine with epinephrine). If you are a teen having surgery for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, this trial may help find a way to reduce pain and possibly lessen the need for opioids afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 17 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (the most common type in teens, not caused by another condition).
- You are scheduled for a type of spinal fusion surgery called posterior spinal fusion to correct the curve.
- You do not have a known allergy to numbing medicines (local anesthetics).
- You are not currently taking strong pain medicines (opioids) for chronic pain.
- You can read and speak English fluently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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