New hope for teens: could a simple infusion cut opioid use after spine surgery?
NCT ID NCT06067893
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion to standard pain management can lower the amount of narcotics needed and reduce side effects like nausea and itching in teenagers having posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis. About 160 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis will take part. The goal is to improve pain control while making recovery safer and more comfortable.
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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