Pain block injections for spinal fusion surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a numbing injection (called an ESP block) given before spinal fusion surgery reduces pain and helps you recover faster. If you are having neck or lower back fusion, this could help you manage pain with fewer strong opioids.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must be able to speak and understand English.
- You must be scheduled for a spinal fusion surgery on your neck or lower back (3 or fewer vertebrae).
- You must be in generally good health (a score of 1 to 3 on the ASA scale).
- You cannot be very overweight (BMI under 40).
- You cannot have chronic pain or rely on strong painkillers daily.
- You cannot be taking blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder.
- You cannot have an infection at the injection site, liver or kidney problems, or allergies to the study drugs.
- You cannot be pregnant or unable to communicate with the study team.
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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