Methadone for Pain After Spine Surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether methadone, an opioid medication, can safely manage pain after elective spine surgery. Researchers want to see if it works well and is safe for patients staying overnight in the hospital after their procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are planning to have elective spine surgery (such as fusion or decompression) and will stay in the hospital afterward
- You can understand and sign an informed consent form, or have someone legally able to do so for you
- You cannot receive regional or neuraxial anesthesia (numbing injections around the spine or nerves during surgery)
- You do not have a medical condition that makes methadone unsafe, such as heart rhythm problems (prolonged QTc), a severe methadone allergy, or advanced liver disease
- You are able to accurately report your pain levels and understand study instructions
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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