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ESP Block in MIS Lumbar Spine Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllHospital for Special Surgery, New York
NCT05856539 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial of patients undergoing minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. This study will randomize patients into one of two groups: erector spinae plane (ESP) block and no ESP block.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-80 * Patients scheduled for MIS TLIF (any level) with the principal investigator * ASA 1, 2, 3 Exclusion Criteria: * ASA 4 or higher * BMI \>40 * Chronic opioid use (daily use for \> 3 months) * Revision surgery, any history of previous lumbar spine surgery * Allergy to any of the study medications * Non-English speaking * Chronic renal insufficiency or failure (creatinine \>2) or severe hepatic disease (cirrhosis, failure) * Pregnancy * Any concomitant surgery
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What it tests

  • Erector spinae plane (ESP) block
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Where

1 site
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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