Magnesium may ease pain after back surgery, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07418580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a low dose of magnesium sulfate during lower back surgery can help reduce pain afterward. Sixty adults having lumbar spine surgery received either magnesium or a placebo. The goal was to see if magnesium could lower pain scores and the need for stronger painkillers like opioids.
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Sisli etfal research and training hospital
Istanbul, 34371, Turkey (Türkiye)
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