Comparing two pain relief methods for spine surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to manage pain during and after lower back surgery: one uses an ultrasound-guided nerve block, the other uses a medication called dexmedetomidine. The goal is to see which provides better pain control with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- Your weight is between 70 and 80 kg (about 154 to 176 pounds)
- You are classified as ASA I or II (generally healthy or with mild well-controlled conditions)
- You have no known allergies to the study drugs
- You are not currently taking opioids or strong painkillers regularly, and you have not abused pain medications in the past
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or a history of easy bleeding
Quick eligibility check
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