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New injection could cut Post-Surgery painkiller use

NCT ID NCT07174440

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a numbing injection (erector spinae plane block) given before lumbar spine fusion surgery. The injection contains ropivacaine, dexmedetomidine, and a contrast dye. Researchers will measure how much pain relief it provides and how far the medication spreads. 32 adults scheduled for spine fusion will participate. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce the need for opioid painkillers after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ropivacaine, dexmedetomidine, and iohexol
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a better way to control pain after spine surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 32 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and there are risks like allergic reactions or the block not working well.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 32 people

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

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: Adult patients 21-75 years of age * ASA status: I-III * Planned lumbar spine fusion involving no more than three levels * Ability to ambulate prior to surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Previous lumbar spine surgery * Metastatic cancer with involvement of the lumbar spine * eGFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73m2 * Active liver disease (hepatitis or cirrhosis) * Confirmed allergy to ropivacaine, dexmedetomidine or iohexol * Cognitive impairment resulting in inability to rate pain scores * Patients receiving 30 mg or more of morphine equivalent daily dosing preoperatively * Pregnancy

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Conditions

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Pain

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Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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