Lidocaine infusion for pain management in spine surgery

The Analgesic Effect of Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion in Combination of Analgesia Nociception Index Monitoring in Spine Surgery.

Phase 4 Interventional Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital · NCT05103215

This study is testing if giving lidocaine during spine surgery can help patients feel less pain and recover better compared to those who only get a saline solution.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorKaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Kaohsiung)
Trial IDNCT05103215 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of continuous lidocaine infusion during elective lumbar spine surgery to enhance recovery after surgery (ERAS). Patients are randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or saline, with anesthetic drugs adjusted based on specific monitoring parameters. The study aims to assess pain levels, opioid consumption, and recovery quality post-surgery. The goal is to determine if lidocaine can improve outcomes for patients undergoing multiple spine surgeries.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 to 80 with ASA class I-III undergoing elective lumbar spine surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with severe mental disorders, poor liver function, or those currently using opioids may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and opioid use, leading to faster recovery for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with lidocaine infusion in surgical settings, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Twenty to eighty-year-old
2. ASA class I-III patients undergoing
3. Elective lumbar spine surgery under general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unable to understand the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
2. Severe mental disorder
3. Poor liver function
4. Pregnant or lactating women
5. Morbidly obese
6. History of epilepsy or allergy to any of the drugs used in this study
7. Current use of opioids
8. Baseline heart rate \<50 beats/min
9. Arrhythmia history with cardiac rhythm device
10. Body weight \<40 kg and \>80kg

Where this trial is running

Kaohsiung

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.
Conditions Spine SurgeryLidocaine, enhanced recovery after surgery
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.