Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Continuous Erector Spinae Block for Analgesia Following Lumbar Decompression

Lead Sponsor:

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Conditions:

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Lumbar spinal surgery is common, and the incidence of spinal fusion has increased dramatically over the past three decades. Patients requiring spinal surgery are typically prescribed several analgesic...

Detailed Description

Hypothesis Our hypothesis is that a continuous erector spinae plane block (cESP) is an effective postoperative analgesia for lumbar decompression and interbody fusion patients. Primary Study Objectiv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adult (aged \>18 years) patients
  • Undergoing lumbar decompression surgery +/- fusion
  • Under the orthopedic surgery team

Exclusion

  • Surgery on an emergency basis (level 1, 2 or 3; \<8 hours)
  • An ejection fraction \<30%
  • Severe pre-existing liver disease (Child B or C)
  • Severe kidney disease (Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \<30 (mL/min/1·73m²))
  • An allergy to ropivacaine
  • Weight \<50 kg
  • Unable to provide valid consent to study prior to surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06987409

Start Date

December 1 2025

End Date

August 1 2027

Last Update

May 23 2025

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