ESP Blocks for Posterior Spinal Fusion

Purpose of this Study

In this study, people will get a special shot called a nerve block. It is given in the back of the neck while the person is asleep under general anesthesia. This means they will not feel anything during the procedure.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Anyone aged 18-80 without history of chronic pain

Age Range

18-80

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

The goal of this study is to find out if a long-lasting numbing medicine helps when used in a new kind of nerve block for neck and spine surgery. The medicine is meant to reduce pain by calming the nerves during and after the surgery.

Locations

Duke University Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays
Weekends
Evenings

Compensation

No

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

A Double-Blind Prospective RCT Assessment of ESP Blocks for Analgesia Following Posterior Spinal Fusion

Principal Investigator

Stephen
Davies

Protocol Number

PRO00118950

NCT ID

NCT07228039

Phase

N/A

Enrollment Status

Pending Open to Enrollment