Erector spinae plane block for pain management in lumbar spinal fusion
Erector Spinae Plane Block in Lumbar Spinal Fusion : Double-blind, Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study tests if a specific pain relief technique can help people use less morphine after having surgery to fuse their lower back bones.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clinique Saint Jean, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Jean-de-Védas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04904575 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the erector spinae plane block in reducing morphine consumption within 72 hours following lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The procedure is designed to enhance postoperative pain management, which is crucial for improving rehabilitation outcomes. By implementing a multimodal analgesia approach, the study seeks to provide insights into the benefits of regional anesthesia techniques in spine surgery. The research is conducted at Clinique Saint Jean, where a focus on enhanced recovery after surgery is prioritized.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults requiring lumbar spinal fusion surgery with an ASA score of 1, 2, or 3.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with morphine intolerance, allergies to local anesthetics, or those with a history of lumbar spinal fusion.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and morphine use, leading to improved recovery for patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion.
How similar studies have performed: While the erector spinae plane block has shown promise in other surgical contexts, its application in lumbar spinal fusion is relatively novel and under-researched.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with medical insurance. * Patient who received information about study and signes a consent to participate in the study. * Major patient requiring a lumbar spinal fusion surgery. * Patient with an ASA score of 1, 2 or 3. Exclusion Criteria: * Minor patient. * Patient with morphine intolerance * Patient with allergy to local anesthetics. * Patient consuming morphine for more than 3 months. * Pregnant or breastfeeding patient. * Patient scheduled for cancer surgery or trauma surgery. * Patient participating in another interventional study. * Patient with history of lumbar spinal fusion. * Patient requiring lumbar surgery without arthrodesis. * Patient requiring lumbar surgery with inter-lamar or inter-epineal stabilization. * Patient refusing to sign the consent form. * Patient for whom it is impossible to give informed information. * Patient under the protection of justice, under curatorship or under tutorship.
Where this trial is running
Saint-Jean-de-Védas
- Clinique Saint Jean — Saint-Jean-de-Védas, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillaume LONJON, MD — Clinique Saint Jean, Saint Jean de Védas
- Study coordinator: Julie SOULIER
- Email: julie.soulier@capsante.fr
- Phone: 04 67 61 20 71
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.