Nerve block before front neck spine surgery
This trial tests whether giving a nerve block (numbing medicine) before anterior cervical spine surgery improves pain control and recovery compared to standard care. It might help reduce pain after surgery and lower the need for painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult between 21 and 60 years old.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II), meaning no serious conditions.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 30 (overweight range).
- You are having planned (not emergency) surgery on the front of your neck to reach your spine.
- You do not have a history of allergies to bupivacaine or fentanyl.
- You do not have bleeding disorders, severe liver or kidney disease, or chronic pain.
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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