Nerve blocks to reduce bleeding and pain after spine surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (numbing injections) given during lumbar spine fusion surgery to see which better reduces bleeding and pain after the operation. If you're having spine surgery, this trial might help your recovery be smoother with less pain and bleeding.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for primary lumbar or thoracolumbar spine fusion surgery (first-time spinal instrumentation)
- You don't have allergies to ropivacaine or epinephrine (local anesthetics and medications used in the nerve blocks)
- You don't have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that can't be managed safely
- You are not pregnant
- You can report your pain level accurately after 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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