Spine surgery pain breakthrough: which drug works best?

NCT ID NCT06233617

First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine to a nerve block (ESPB) could improve pain control after spine surgery. 90 adults having lumbar spine surgery took part. The main goal was to see how long it took before patients needed opioid pain medicine, and how much opioid they used overall.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poznan University of Medical Sciences

    Poznan, Poznań, 61-701, Poland

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