Trans-Auricular Stimulation for Postoperative Inflammation in Spine Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Spinal Fusion
Hyperglycemia
Postoperative Pain Management
Postoperative Care
Spine Disease
Neurologic Deficits
Neurological Disorder
Inflammation
Spine Condition
Spinal (Fusion) Surgery
Cytokine Levels
Spine Fusion
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
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Alexander T. Yahanda · Other
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About This Trial
This study is a randomized controlled trial that will evaluate the effect of non-invasive auricular vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory markers, glycemic control, postoperative pain, and inflammation-related clinical outcomes after long-segment spinal fusion surgeries when compared to current accepted management.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Long-segment spinal fusions (defined as constructs spanning at least L2-pelvis for thoracolumbar fusions or C2-T2 for cervical fusions)
* Ability to undergo a reliable neurologic examination and pain assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients \<18 years of age
* Shorter-segm…
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