Nerve blocks vs local numbing for lumbar spine surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (a longissimus plane block and a multifidus plane block) to a local numbing injection for pain control during lumbar spine surgery. It aims to find which method works best for patients having back surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in generally good health (ASA I or II).
- You are scheduled for elective lumbar spine surgery for a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease.
- You have not had previous back surgery at the same level.
- You are not using strong painkillers (opioids) regularly or dependent on them.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no bleeding disorders or infections near the injection site.
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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