Pain relief after lumbar spine surgery: comparing two nerve blocks
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks used to manage pain after lumbar spine surgery. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are scheduled for elective lumbar discectomy (surgery to remove a herniated disc) at up to two levels.
- You are not allergic to the medications used in the study.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, infection at the injection site, or severe nerve damage.
- You are not taking strong pain medications (opioids) on a regular basis, and you are not pregnant or severely obese (BMI > 35).
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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