Study details
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Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain After Lumbar Fusion Surgery
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
NCT IDNCT06528288ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
66
Study length
about 1.8 years
Ages
18+
Locations
1 site in MA
About this study
Researchers are testing if an erector spinae plane block, a type of local anesthetic injection in the back, helps reduce pain and opioid use after lumbar fusion surgery compared to subcutaneous anesthesia. The trial will compare these two methods of administering local anesthesia.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Receive Subcutaneous Anesthesia
- 2.Undergo Erector Spinae Plane Block
Primary goalMOS 36 Item Short Form Health Status Survey (SF-36)
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Primary: MOS 36 Item Short Form Health Status Survey (SF-36)
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health, Musculoskeletal