Evaluating pain management strategies after scoliosis surgery

Analysis of Different Postoperative Analgesia Strategies Following Scoliosis Surgery: Retrospective Study

University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT06194279

This study is testing different pain relief methods after scoliosis surgery to see if combining them helps patients feel better and recover faster.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages16 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France (other)
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
Trial IDNCT06194279 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study analyzes various postoperative analgesia strategies for patients who have undergone surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. It focuses on the effectiveness of multimodal analgesia techniques, including intrathecal morphine injection and spinal erector block, to optimize pain management and enhance recovery. The research aims to determine if combining these techniques can provide better pain relief compared to traditional methods. Data will be collected from patients treated at the University Hospital in Strasbourg over a specified period.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged over 15 who have undergone scoliosis surgery at the University Hospital in Strasbourg between January 2020 and June 2023.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of spinal surgery or those on level 3 analgesics at home may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients recovering from scoliosis surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown effectiveness in individual analgesic techniques, but the combination approach being evaluated here is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient aged \> 15 years
* Patient who underwent scoliosis surgery by the spine surgery team at Hautepierre hospital between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023
* Patient or holder of parental authority not opposing the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Oral or written refusal of the patient (or the holder of parental authority) to reuse their data for scientific research purposes
* History of spinal surgery
* Level 3 analgesics at home
* Protection of justice, titular or curatorship

Where this trial is running

Strasbourg

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Idiopathic Scoliosis

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.