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

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UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655