New numbing technique may cut opioid use after back surgery
NCT ID NCT06528288
First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether a targeted numbing injection (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and opioid use after lumbar spinal fusion better than standard numbing under the skin. About 66 adults having one- or two-level lumbar fusion will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers will track pain, disability, and opioid use for two weeks after surgery.
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