New injection could slash morphine use after spinal fusion
NCT ID NCT04904575
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a numbing injection called an erector spinae plane block can lower the amount of morphine patients need after lumbar spinal fusion surgery. Researchers will compare morphine use over 72 hours in 130 adults receiving either the block or a placebo. The goal is to improve pain control while reducing opioid-related side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- erector spinae plane block (a numbing injection near the spine)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to reduce opioid painkiller use after back surgery, leading to fewer side effects and faster recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, single-center trial. The block may not significantly reduce morphine use, and there are always risks like infection or nerve damage from the injection.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinique Saint Jean
RECRUITINGSaint-Jean-de-Védas, 34430, France
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