Pain medicine guide for older spine surgery patients
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving pain medicine during spine surgery in older adults: one guided by a special monitor (NOL) and the usual method. The goal is to see which approach leads to better recovery and fewer side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 65 years old (geriatric patient).
- You are scheduled for lumbar (lower back) stabilization surgery.
- You do not take strong pain medicines (opioids) regularly.
- You do not have severe heart failure, severe irregular heartbeat, or out-of-control high blood pressure.
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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