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Evaluation of the postoperative analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block in lumbar spinal surgery: a prospective randomized double-blind study
EU CTIS ID: 2023-504204-28-00
What this study is testing
Post-operative morphine consumption after lumbar arthrodesis with and without erector spinae plane block
- Therapeutic use (Phase IV)
A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- All genders aged from 18 to 85 years old
- ASA 1 or 2
- Scheduled for lumbar arthrodesis surgery 1 to 3 levels
You likely can't join if
- A BMI <18 or > 35 or weight < 50kg
- Kidney or liver failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension at home or requiring more than 2 anti-hypertensive treatments
- Minimally invasive surgery with unilateral approach, percutaneous or without laminectomy
- Allergy to one or more of the medications used in the study
- Chronic pain (chronic medication and/or presence of a neurostimulator), fibromyalgia, psychiatric disorders, alcoholism and/or chronic use of strong opioids (considered chronic if taking a strong opioid on a daily basis for > 1 week) preoperatively
See the full eligibility criteria
- All genders aged from 18 to 85 years old
- ASA 1 or 2
- Scheduled for lumbar arthrodesis surgery 1 to 3 levels
- A BMI <18 or > 35 or weight < 50kg
- Kidney or liver failure
- Uncontrolled hypertension at home or requiring more than 2 anti-hypertensive treatments
- Minimally invasive surgery with unilateral approach, percutaneous or without laminectomy
- Allergy to one or more of the medications used in the study
- Chronic pain (chronic medication and/or presence of a neurostimulator), fibromyalgia, psychiatric disorders, alcoholism and/or chronic use of strong opioids (considered chronic if taking a strong opioid on a daily basis for > 1 week) preoperatively
- A contraindication to a loco-regional anesthesia technique
- Refusal of consent by the patient
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
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