Pain relief blocks for older adults having lumbar spine surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) for pain relief after lumbar spine surgery in patients aged 65 or older. The goal is to see which block provides better pain control, which may help you recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You are scheduled for elective (planned) lumbar spine surgery.
- You are in relatively good health (classified as ASA I-III).
- You can rate your pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
- You are willing to provide written consent to participate.
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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