Study seeks sweet spot for pain drug in Kids' spine surgery

NCT ID NCT05552443

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study aimed to find the best dose of a pain medicine (hydromorphone) given through a spinal injection to children having back surgery for scoliosis. Researchers wanted to control pain well while reducing side effects like itching. The study was stopped early, but it included 31 children and measured pain levels over the first 18 hours after surgery.

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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