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New treatment option for Pain, Postoperative
Official title Opioid Sparing Effect of an ISP Nerve Block on Post-Op Pain Control in Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06570577
What this study is testing
What is Opioids?
Opioids is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for pain, postoperative.
Also referred to as Pharmacologic pain management.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Participants who have a surgical procedure called Posterior Cervical (neck) Spine Surgery will normally need pain medication to relieve post operative pain. This usually includes opioid medications.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Having Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery from C2 - C7, which may extend to the upper thoracic vertebrae, inclusive to T3.
- Capacity to provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Fusion and decompression due to trauma
- Emergent procedures
- Patient is on a medication-assisted treatment, e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone.
- There is an infection near or in the area of neck where the block will be placed.
- The patient is having a complicated surgery or a revision surgery
- Female patient with a positive pregnancy test on the day of surgery (hospital standard-of-care).
See the full eligibility criteria
- Having Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery from C2 - C7, which may extend to the upper thoracic vertebrae, inclusive to T3.
- Capacity to provide informed consent
- Fusion and decompression due to trauma
- Emergent procedures
- Patient is on a medication-assisted treatment, e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone.
- There is an infection near or in the area of neck where the block will be placed.
- The patient is having a complicated surgery or a revision surgery
- Female patient with a positive pregnancy test on the day of surgery (hospital standard-of-care).
- Patient has Diabetes
- Patients who have had a prior adverse reaction to bupivacaine or dexamethasone
- Patients with Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stony Brook, New York, United States
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stony Brook, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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