Pain relief injections for lumbar spine surgery recovery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of numbing injections given before lumbar spine surgery to see which one better reduces pain after surgery and helps you recover more comfortably.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are having planned (not emergency) lumbar spine surgery.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I to III, meaning mild to moderate health conditions are okay).
- You have not been taking strong pain medications (opioids) regularly.
- You do not have bleeding problems, infections at the injection site, or allergies to local anesthetics.
- You can give informed consent and do not have a psychiatric disorder that interferes.
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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