Nerve block for less pain meds in back surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a nerve block (called an erector spinae plane block) given before surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine and anesthesia needed during lumbar disc surgery. It may help people have less pain and fewer side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your overall health status is ASA I, II, or III (meaning no serious or unstable health conditions).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 40.
- You are having surgery for a herniated disc in your lower back that involves 1, 2, or 3 levels.
- You have not had surgery for a herniated disc at the same level before.
- You are not allergic to the anesthetic or pain medicines used in the study.
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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