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Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine or Epidural Anesthesia on Outcomes in Complex Spine Surgery
NCT00840996 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is determine if epidural anesthesia administered after surgery or lidocaine administered during surgery will decrease inflammation after spinal surgery and decrease the need for post operative pain medication compared to intravenous patient controlled analgesia. Participants undergoing spine surgery will be randomized into one of two groups; \- A.) General Anesthesia and postoperative Patient Controlled Analgesia and placebo IV infusion. B.) General Anesthesia plus perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion, and post operative Patient Controlled Analgesia.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG placebo
- DRUG Lidocaine
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 116 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00840996
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00840996 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 116 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Spine Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00840996 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00840996 about?
NCT00840996 is a clinical study titled "Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine or Epidural Anesthesia on Outcomes in Complex Spine Surgery". The purpose of this study is determine if epidural anesthesia administered after surgery or lidocaine administered during surgery will decrease inflammation after spinal surgery and decrease the need for post operative pain medication compared to intravenous patient controlled analgesia. Participant...
What is the current status of trial NCT00840996?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 116 participants. The study started on 2008-05. Estimated completion is 2012-02.
What conditions does trial NCT00840996 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Spine Surgery. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00840996?
The interventions under investigation include: placebo (DRUG), Lidocaine (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00840996?
This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00840996 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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