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Thoracolumbar Block for Spinal Fusion Recovery
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether a pain-relieving block can help older adults who are having spinal surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I take less than or equal to 60 mg/day of opioids.I am scheduled for a planned surgery.I am recommended to have a spinal fusion surgery for up to 3 spine levels.I have a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia.I am 64 years old or younger.I require immediate medical attention.You are allergic to the medications being used in the study.I have had a fracture caused by a medical condition.I am looking to have a corrective surgery.I have a blood disorder or a permanent clotting issue.I do not have serious heart or lung conditions.I have a psychiatric illness or a significant loss in my ability to move.I require home oxygen or have significant brain or lung disease.You have been diagnosed with dementia or have a SLUMS score lower than 20.You have a very high body mass index (BMI).I am 65 years old or older.I have significant liver or kidney problems.I am not allergic to local anesthetics.
- Group 1: Standard of Care Anesthesia with Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane (TLIP) Block of bupivacaine
- Group 2: Standard of Care Anesthesia without Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane (TLIP) Block of bupivicaine.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this research study open to all participants, or are there eligibility requirements?
"This medical trial is seeking 50 individuals with delirium between the ages of 65 and 105 to be accepted."
Are there still vacancies available for participation in this research project?
"According to information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical study is no longer recruiting patients. Initially posted September 1st 2023 and lastly edited November 15th 2022, individuals who were hoping to take part are out of luck - though 465 other trials remain open for recruitment at the current moment in time."
Does the experimental protocol for this clinical study permit those aged over 50 to enroll?
"In order to be accepted into this trial, potential participants must have been born between 1965-2005. The data suggests that 26 trials are recruiting children and youth below the age of 18 whereas 388 studies seek out seniors 65 years old or older."
What aims are being pursued through this clinical investigation?
"The primary goal of this trial, assessed over a 12-week period post-operatively, is to measure the Personal Health Questionnaire Depression Scale. Additional measures include the Opioid Side Effects and Likability Questionnaire (measured 1 week and 4 weeks after surgery), Self-reported Adverse Events (collected pre-surgery and at intervals up to 12 weeks following operation) as well as Disposition to Skilled Facilities (recorded in electronic health records)."
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