Pain medicine study for children having spine surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a pain medicine (methadone) for children and teens having spine fusion surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it helps control pain safely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 17 years old.
- You are otherwise healthy (ASA 1 or 2).
- You are having spine fusion surgery (PSF) for idiopathic scoliosis.
- You or your parent/guardian can speak and read English or Spanish.
- You are not pregnant, not allergic to methadone, and have not used opioids in the last 30 days.
- You do not have severe sleep apnea, certain heart rhythm problems, or serious medical conditions.
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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