Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Fusion of Spine, Lumbar Region
Anesthesia, Local
Pain, Postoperative
Opioid Use
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 66 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester · Other
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About This Trial
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, injections of anesthesia under the skin, to a method called erector spinae plane block (ESPB). An ESPB injection involves placing local anesthesia along the muscles and bones in the back, using a specia…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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…
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