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New treatment option for Pain
Official title Contrast and Anesthetic Level With Lumbar Erector Spinae Plan (ESP) Block
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07174440
What this study is testing
What is Ropivacaine (Epidural analgesia)?
Ropivacaine (Epidural analgesia) is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for pain.
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
- As per usual care for spine surgery, participants will have their back cleaned with alcohol and a needle will be placed using ultrasound for the ESP block. Through the needle, a small catheter will be placed in the participants back and the needle removed.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age range: Adult patients 21-75 years of age
- ASA status: I-III
- Planned lumbar spine fusion involving no more than three levels
- Ability to ambulate prior to surgery
You likely can't join if
- Previous lumbar spine surgery
- Metastatic cancer with involvement of the lumbar spine
- eGFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73m2
- Active liver disease (hepatitis or cirrhosis)
- Confirmed allergy to ropivacaine, dexmedetomidine or iohexol
- Cognitive impairment resulting in inability to rate pain scores
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age range: Adult patients 21-75 years of age
- ASA status: I-III
- Planned lumbar spine fusion involving no more than three levels
- Ability to ambulate prior to surgery
- Previous lumbar spine surgery
- Metastatic cancer with involvement of the lumbar spine
- eGFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73m2
- Active liver disease (hepatitis or cirrhosis)
- Confirmed allergy to ropivacaine, dexmedetomidine or iohexol
- Cognitive impairment resulting in inability to rate pain scores
- Patients receiving 30 mg or more of morphine equivalent daily dosing preoperatively
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, 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, 21 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.