Could a common painkiller disrupt spine surgery monitoring?
NCT ID NCT06792474
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether lidocaine, a numbing medicine, changes the signals used to monitor nerves during spine surgery. 44 adults having spine surgery will get either lidocaine or a placebo. The goal is to see if lidocaine affects the nerve monitor readings, which could help doctors use it more safely.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lidocaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help anesthesiologists use lidocaine safely during spine surgery without interfering with nerve monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 44 participants. It may not show a clear effect, and results may not apply to all spine surgeries.
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Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766, United States
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