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Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery
NCT06528288 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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.
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 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06528288
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06528288 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. 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 66 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 200 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. 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: NCT06528288 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. 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 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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06528288?
The interventions under investigation include: Erector Spinae Plane Block (PROCEDURE), Subcutaneous Anesthesia (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06528288?
This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 200 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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