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New hope for teens: could a simple infusion cut opioid use after spine surgery?

NCT ID NCT06067893

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nichole Doyle Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a low-dose dexmedetomidine infusion to standard pain management can lower the amount of narcotics needed and reduce side effects like nausea and itching in teenagers having posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis. About 160 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis will take part. The goal is to improve pain control while making recovery safer and more comfortable.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2024

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 21 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis * Undergoing a posterior spinal fusion of at least 5 levels with both thoracic and lumbar involvement Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy to dexmedetomidine or any of the standard medications used intra or post operatively * Patients with a history of chronic pain currently taking opioids, TCA's, Gabapentinoids * Medical contraindications to administration of dexmedetomidine, unstable cardiac status, (prolonged Qtc, life threatening arrhythmias, use of digoxin) * Moya Moya disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis agnosia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Spinal fusion

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Mercy Hospital

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

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