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