Pain management technique for cervical spine surgery
Erector Spinae Plane Block for Cervical Spine Surgery. A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blinded Clinical Trial.
This study tests if a pain management technique called ESP blocks can help adults having cervical spine surgery feel less pain and need fewer opioids after their operation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Poznan University of Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Poznan, Poznań) |
| Trial ID | NCT06393530 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of bilateral erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in adults undergoing posterior cervical spinal fusion surgery. Participants will be divided into a treatment group receiving ESP blocks and a control group receiving a sham block. Pain levels will be measured using numerical rating scores, and opioid requirements will be tracked until discharge. The study aims to determine if ESP blocks can significantly improve pain management and recovery outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 100 undergoing primary posterior cervical decompression and stabilization surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of opioid abuse or those with ASA physical status 4 or 5 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain control and reduced reliance on opioids after cervical spine surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar interfacial plane blocks for pain management, suggesting potential efficacy.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients undergoing primary posterior cervical decompression and stabilization with instrumentation involving multi-levels in the cervical region, * aged \>18 years and \<100 years * ASA physical status 1, 2 or 3. Exclusion Criteria: * refuse to participate, * history of opioid abuse, * infection of the puncture site, * aged \<18 years and \>100 years * ASA 4 and 5
Where this trial is running
Poznan, Poznań
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences — Poznan, Poznań, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Malgorzata Domagalska, Ph.D.
- Email: mdomagalska@ump.edu.pl
- Phone: +48 61 8738303
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.