ESP blocks for spinal fusion surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an ESP block (a type of numbing injection near the spine) can reduce pain after back surgery. It may help you recover with less pain and fewer opioids.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are scheduled for cervical or lumbar spinal fusion surgery (3 or fewer bones)
- You are in good general health (ASA class 1, 2, or 3)
- You speak English
- You do not have chronic pain or take opioid pain medicine regularly
- You are not pregnant, have no bleeding problems, and no allergies to the study drugs
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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