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Could local anesthesia replace general for back surgery?

NCT ID NCT04992572

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether local anesthesia with sedation works as well as general anesthesia for 1-3 level lumbar decompression surgery. Researchers will measure changes in pain and disability in 100 adults aged 40-95. The goal is to find a safer, effective alternative to general anesthesia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Propofol and Lidocaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that local anesthesia is a safe and effective alternative to general anesthesia for certain back surgeries, potentially reducing recovery time and side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a very early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Local anesthesia may not provide enough pain control for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar spinal stenosis spinal stenosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Redwood City, California, 94063, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Stanford Outpatient surgery center

    RECRUITING

    Redwood City, California, 94608, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

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