New study tests better pain relief after back surgery
NCT ID NCT06958718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two methods of giving a nerve block to control pain after lumbar spinal fusion surgery. One method used ultrasound to guide the injection, while the other was done by the surgeon during the operation. Both used a mix of numbing medicine and a drug that helps prolong pain relief. The goal was to see which method works better to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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52 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: \- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-Ⅲ patients scheduled for elective two or three levels of lumbar spinal fusion surgeries by the same surgical team. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Body mass index \> 30 kg/m2 * Significant renal, hepatic, or cardiovascular diseases. * History of allergy to one of the study drugs (local anesthetics, opioids, or dexmedetomidine). * Any contraindications to regional anesthesia like local infection or abnormal coagulation function. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Chronic opioid use, history of chronic pain, or cognitive disorders. * Emergent surgeries.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fayoum University hospital
Al Fayyum, Fayoum Governorate, 63514, Egypt
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