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New treatment option for Pain, Postoperative
Official title Methadone for Post-operative Spine Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07517679
What this study is testing
What is Methadone?
Methadone is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for pain, postoperative.
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
- The goal of this prospective cohort study is to evaluate the clinical effects of post-induction methadone on perioperative pain control, opioid requirements, and recovery outcomes in adult patients undergoing elective spine surgery, with the goal of improving postoperative analgesia and enhancing recovery efficiency. The main questions it aims to answer are the perioperative pain control and opioid requirements between the two groups.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 120
You may be able to join if
- Undergoing elective spine surgery (e.g., fusion, decompression)
- Expected postoperative inpatient admission
- Able to provide informed consent
- Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) may be included if on stable maintenance therapy
You likely can't join if
- Use of regional or neuraxial anesthesia
- Contraindication to methadone use (e.g., prolonged QTc, allergy, severe hepatic disease)
- Cognitive impairment precluding consent or accurate pain scoring
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 120 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lexington, Kentucky, 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.