Erector Spinae Plane Block v.s Patient Controlled Analgesia in Correction Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis

Launched by WEST CHINA HOSPITAL · Dec 6, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of managing pain after scoliosis correction surgery, which is a procedure to straighten the spine. The researchers want to find out if a method called the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) can provide better pain relief than a common pain management technique called Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA), where patients control their own pain medication through an IV. The goal is to see if ESPB can help reduce pain after surgery and lower the amount of opioid medication needed, which can have side effects.

To participate in the study, you need to be at least 14 years old and scheduled for scoliosis surgery. You also need to give consent, either yourself or through a guardian. However, some people may not qualify, especially if they have allergies to certain medications or serious health issues. If you join the study, you will be randomly assigned to one of the two pain management methods, and the researchers will track your pain levels, medication use, and any side effects you may experience after the surgery. This trial is important as it aims to find a potentially safer and more effective way to manage pain in patients undergoing scoliosis surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 14 years or older, regardless of gender.
• • Scheduled for scoliosis correction surgery.
• • Signed informed consent from the participant or their legal guardian.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Allergy to local anesthetics such as ropivacaine.
• • Family history of malignant hyperthermia.
• • Severe systemic diseases affecting the heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys.
• • Neurological or psychiatric disorders.
• • Communication difficulties, such as hearing impairment or speech disorders.
• • Concurrent participation in other clinical studies.
• • Other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation by the investigators.