Pain block options for single-level disc surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain during and after surgery for a single-level lumbar disc herniation: an erector spinae plane block (a numbing injection near the spine) versus intrathecal morphine (a painkiller given into the spinal fluid). The goal is to see which approach reduces the amount of anesthesia needed during surgery, which may lead to a smoother recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery on one level of your lower back (single-level lumbar disc herniation).
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are not allergic to morphine or bupivacaine (a numbing medicine).
- You do not have major heart, lung, liver, kidney, or brain conditions, and no history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have bleeding problems or an infection at the injection site.
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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