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NCT06528288 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery
A NA study of Pain, Postoperative and Opioid Use, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 66
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06528288: Recruiting NA study of Pain, Postoperative and Opioid Use, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
NCT06528288 is a NA study of Pain, Postoperative and Opioid Use that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester. The registered enrollment target is 66 participants, below the 272-participant average among 113 other Pain, Postoperative trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06528288, a NA study of Pain, Postoperative and Opioid Use, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 66 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the method for injecting local anesthesia affects patients' pain and opioid usage after surgery. The investigators will compare subcutaneous anesthesia, injections of anesthesia under the skin, to a method called erector spinae plane block (ESPB). An ESPB injection involves placing local anesthesia along the muscles and bones in the back, using a special type of x-ray called fluoroscopy for guidance. The Investigators will use patient reported outcomes (PROs) and track subjects' opioid usage to find out if there is a difference between ESPB and subcutaneous anesthesia. The investigators hypothesize that patients who get ESPB injections will use less opioids and report less pain after lumbar fusion surgery compared to patients who receive subcutaneous anesthesia injections.
Primary Outcome
Questionnaire related to a patient's general health, bodily pain, physical function, and mental health. Scoring includes eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Scales are converted into a 0-100 scale. The lower the score the more disability. The higher the score the more functionality and therefore indicating better outcome.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Erector Spinae Plane Block
- PROCEDURE Subcutaneous Anesthesia
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center - Worcester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 66 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-09-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-07-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06528288 shows while recruiting
NCT06528288 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 66 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 272-participant average among 113 other Pain, Postoperative trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower).
The record links to 4 conditions, with Pain, Postoperative appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Erector Spinae Plane Block is the first listed.
NCT06528288 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06528288 about?
NCT06528288 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery". The purpose of this study is to determine if the method for injecting local anesthesia affects patients' pain and opioid usage after surgery. The investigators will compare subcutaneous anesthesia, injections of anesthesia under the skin, to a method called erector spinae plane block (ESPB). An ESPB...
What is the current status of trial NCT06528288?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 66 participants. The study started on 2024-09-13. Estimated completion is 2027-07-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06528288 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use, Anesthesia, Local, Fusion of Spine, Lumbar Region.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06528288?
The interventions under investigation include: Erector Spinae Plane Block (PROCEDURE), Subcutaneous Anesthesia (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06528288?
This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06528288 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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