Opioid-Free Pain Management for Scoliosis
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the opioid-free treatment for pain management in scoliosis surgery?
Research shows that using a methadone-based multimodal analgesia protocol can improve pain control and reduce the need for additional opioids after major spinal surgery in adolescents with scoliosis. Additionally, preoperative education and smaller opioid prescriptions have been found to reduce opioid use and manage pain effectively after surgery.12345
Is opioid-free pain management for scoliosis surgery safe?
Research on pain management for scoliosis surgery shows that while opioids are commonly used, there is a growing focus on reducing their use due to side effects. Multimodal analgesia (using different types of pain relief methods together) is being explored to improve safety and effectiveness, but more studies are needed to determine the best combinations and doses for safe opioid-free pain management.24678
How is the opioid-free pain management treatment for scoliosis different from other treatments?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a multimodal opioid-free (OF) pain management protocol with a traditional opioid-containing (OC) protocol in pediatric patients undergoing instrumented PSF for idiopathic scoliosis.
Research Team
Michael Paloski, DO
Principal Investigator
OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for pediatric patients with idiopathic scoliosis who are undergoing a specific type of spine surgery called PSF. The study aims to include those who can follow the pain management protocol post-surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo instrumented posterior spinal fusion (PSF) and are managed post-operatively with either an opioid-free or opioid-containing pain regimen
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety, effectiveness, and pain management outcomes after discharge
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Opioid-Containing
- Opioid-Free/Opioid-Avoidant
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Lead Sponsor