Methadone to reduce opioid use after spine surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving methadone during and after major spine surgery can help reduce the need for other opioid pain medicines later. It is for adults having multilevel fusion in the lower or mid-back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 72 years old
- You are scheduled for a multilevel fusion surgery in your lower or mid-back (either first time or a revision)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or below
- You are not allergic to methadone
- You are not pregnant (if applicable)
- You are able to communicate in English
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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