New study tests drug-free pain relief after back surgery to cut opioid use

NCT ID NCT04770480

First seen Jun 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two pain management plans after lumbar spine surgery. One is the standard approach, and the other adds extra non-drug treatments like physical therapy and education. The goal is to see which plan better reduces pain and helps patients stop using opioids sooner. The study involves 267 adults in the U.S. Military Health System who are scheduled for back surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brooke Army Medical Center

    San Antonio, Texas, 78234, United States

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Tacoma, Washington, 98391, United States

  • Tripler Army Medical Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96859, United States

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