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New drug may reduce Post-Surgery urinary problems
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different drugs used to reverse the effects of a muscle relaxant (rocuronium) after elective spine surgery. The goal was to see if one drug (sugammadex) causes less urinary retention (trouble urinating) than the standard combination (neostigmine/glycopyrrola…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Back surgery pain relief: simple nerve block cuts morphine use?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block using the drug ropivacaine could reduce pain and the need for morphine after lumbar spine surgery. Fifty adults having back surgery received either the nerve block or a placebo (salt water) in addition to standard anesthesia. The goal was t…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Which drug keeps you safer on the operating table? new study pits dexmedetomidine against fentanyl
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two drugs, dexmedetomidine and fentanyl, to see which one keeps heart rate and blood pressure more stable during spine surgery. Fifty adults having elective spine surgery received one of the two drugs as part of their anesthesia. Researchers measured their blood…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universitas Sumatera Utara • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can a muscle relaxant cut opioid use after spine surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed trial looked at whether giving intravenous methocarbamol (Robaxin) right after spine surgery can lower pain and reduce the need for opioid painkillers. Over 1,200 adults having elective spine surgery took part. Researchers tracked pain scores and opioid use for six…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Spine surgery gets a High-Tech planning boost
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a computer program to plan spine surgery helps surgeons get better results. It included 306 adults having back or spine fusion surgery. The goal was to see if the planning software helped the surgeon achieve the desired spine alignment after sur…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Sponsor: NuVasive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Spine surgery anesthesia showdown: which drug combo keeps nerves safer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two types of anesthesia for major spine surgery to see which one better preserves the nerve signals doctors monitor during the operation. 78 adults aged 21-45 undergoing spine surgery received either a standard drug combination or one with an added sedative ca…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Nerve monitor passes Real-World safety test in 205 surgeries
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tracked 205 patients to see how well Medtronic's NIM Vital nerve monitoring system works and how safe it is during various surgeries. The device helps surgeons locate and monitor nerves to avoid damage. The study collected real-world data on complications and…
Matched conditions: SPINE SURGERY
Sponsor: Medtronic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC