Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Comparing Oliceridine with Morphine and Sufentanil for Pain Relief After Back Surgery

Official title: Comparison of the Analgesic Effect of Oliceridine Versus Morphine or Sufentanil for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Surgeries: a Randomized Control Trial

Run by Anqing Municipal Hospital · NCT06990893 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether a new pain medication called Oliceridine works better than Morphine and Sufentanil for relieving pain after back surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorAnqing Municipal Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Anqing, Anhui)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2025
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2026
Study endsOctober 1, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06990893 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 scheduled for lumbar spine surgery with ASA grades I to III.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe respiratory or circulatory diseases, nervous system disorders, or those with abnormal liver and kidney functions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Oliceridine compared to Morphine and Sufentanil for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing orthopedic lumbar spine surgery. Ninety patients aged 18 to 65 with ASA physical status I to III will be randomly assigned to one of three groups, receiving either Oliceridine, Morphine, or Sufentanil. Each group will receive a specific loading dose followed by a continuous infusion of the assigned analgesic. The study will assess pain relief outcomes and any associated side effects.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective and safer pain management option for patients after lumbar surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with Oliceridine, suggesting it may be a viable alternative to traditional opioids, although this specific comparison is less common.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Lumbar spine surgery with ASA grades I-III
* Aged 18-65 years
* Ethically, the patient voluntarily accepted this trial and signed the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe respiratory and circulatory system diseases
* Nervous system disease
* Mental and psychological disorders
* Abnormal liver and kidney functions
* Participated in another drug clinical research within the past 30 days

Where it's running

  • Department of Anqing Hospital Anesthesiology
    Anqing, Anhui, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.