Spine surgery patients may need fewer opioids with IV methocarbamol
NCT ID NCT06659965
First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving the muscle relaxant methocarbamol through a vein can help control pain and lower the amount of opioid painkillers needed in the first 6 hours after spine surgery. Over 1,200 adults having elective spine surgery took part. Researchers tracked their pain scores and opioid use to see if the drug made a difference.
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Memorial Hermann Health System
Houston, Texas, 77007-1708, United States
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