Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Conditions:
Fusion of Spine, Lumbar Region
Anesthesia, Local
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the method for injecting local anesthesia affects patients' pain and opioid usage after surgery. The investigators will compare subcutaneous anesthesia, in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The individual has signed and dated a study specific informed consent form approved by the Institutional Review Board at UMMHC.
- The individual is at least 18 years of age.
- The individual is skeletally mature (over the age of 18).
- The patient is scheduled for a one or two level lumbar spinal fusion.
Exclusion
- Patients unable to consent for themselves.
- Pregnant women.
- Non-English speaking subjects.
- Prisoners.
- Spinal fusion procedures for a diagnosis of fracture, tumor, and/or infection.
- Patients who have used greater than 150 morphine milligram equivalents of opioids in the month prior to their operation.
- Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 13 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06528288
Start Date
September 13 2024
End Date
July 1 2026
Last Update
May 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655