Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain Following Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Last updated: May 15, 2025
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Drug Use

Treatment

Erector Spinae Plane Block

Subcutaneous Anesthesia

Clinical Study ID

NCT06528288
STUDY00001297
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the method for injecting local anesthesia affects patients' pain and opioid usage after surgery. The investigators will compare subcutaneous anesthesia, injections of anesthesia under the skin, to a method called erector spinae plane block (ESPB). An ESPB injection involves placing local anesthesia along the muscles and bones in the back, using a special type of x-ray called fluoroscopy for guidance. The Investigators will use patient reported outcomes (PROs) and track subjects' opioid usage to find out if there is a difference between ESPB and subcutaneous anesthesia. The investigators hypothesize that patients who get ESPB injections will use less opioids and report less pain after lumbar fusion surgery compared to patients who receive subcutaneous anesthesia injections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The individual has signed and dated a study specific informed consent form approvedby the Institutional Review Board at UMMHC.

  • The individual is at least 18 years of age.

  • The individual is skeletally mature (over the age of 18).

  • The patient is scheduled for a one or two level lumbar spinal fusion.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients unable to consent for themselves.

  • Pregnant women.

  • Non-English speaking subjects.

  • Prisoners.

  • Spinal fusion procedures for a diagnosis of fracture, tumor, and/or infection.

  • Patients who have used greater than 150 morphine milligram equivalents of opioids inthe month prior to their operation.

  • Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater.

Study Design

Total Participants: 66
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Erector Spinae Plane Block
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 13, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • UMass Chan Medical School/UMass Memorial Medical Center

    Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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