Comparing opioid-free to standard anesthesia for back surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of anesthesia for lower back surgery: one that uses opioids and one that does not. The goal is to see which approach controls pain better with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for non-emergency lower back surgery (for a slipped disc or narrowing of the spine).
- You have not had back surgery on the same area before.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health issues (ASA I-III).
- You do not have severe conditions like uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney failure, clotting issues, anemia, or chronic pain lasting more than 3 months.
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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