Nerve block could help older adults recover better from back surgery
NCT ID NCT05461092
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early study looks at whether a nerve block called a thoracolumbar interfascial plane (TLIP) block can help older adults (65 and older) have less pain and a better recovery after spinal fusion surgery. The block uses a numbing medicine called bupivacaine. The study will enroll 50 people and mainly aims to see if a larger, more definitive trial is possible. Researchers will track pain, delirium, and other recovery measures for up to 12 weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
bupivacaine (a local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could lead to a larger study that may show nerve blocks help older adults have less pain and a smoother recovery after spinal fusion surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility study with only 50 people. It is designed to test if a bigger trial is possible, not to prove the treatment works. The nerve block may not reduce pain or improve recovery.
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University of Iowa
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States