Can a common numbing drug cut opioid use after spine surgery?
NCT ID NCT03893318
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving teens a numbing medicine (lidocaine) through an IV during and after spine surgery could lower their need for strong painkillers (opioids) and help them recover faster. The trial planned to include 12- to 18-year-olds having surgery for scoliosis, but it was stopped early with only 15 participants. The main goal was to measure painkiller use and recovery speed.
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Barnes Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children Hospital / Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States
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