Pain relief after back surgery: one versus two nerve blocks
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving a nerve block to reduce pain after lumbar stabilization surgery (a surgery to fix or stabilize the lower spine). The goal is to see if one block is enough or if two are needed for better pain control with fewer side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for lumbar stabilization surgery that involves 2 to 4 bones (vertebrae) in your lower back.
- You are generally healthy as assessed by your doctor (classified as ASA I, II, or III).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 40.
- You do not have any long-term pain problems or take strong pain medicines (opioids) on a regular basis.
- You are not having emergency back surgery.
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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