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Comparison of Perineural Dexamethasone Versus Dexmedetomidine as Adjuvants to Erector Spinae Plane Block in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Trial

NCT07180940 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2025-09-18

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This clinical study aims to determine which of two medications-dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine-works better and is safer when used together with a local anesthetic (ropivacaine) in a type of nerve block called the erector spinae plane block (ESPB). This block helps reduce pain after lumbar spine surgery.

Conditions

  • Spine Disease
  • Spinal Diseases

Interventions

DRUG

0.9%NaCl

2 x 20ml 0.2% ropivacaine with 2ml of 0.9% NaCl

DRUG

Dexamethasone 4mg

2 x 20ml 0.2% ropivacaine with 2mg of dexamethasone

DRUG

Dexmedetomidine

2 x 20ml 0.2% ropivacaine with 25ug Dexmedetomidine

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Poznan University of Medical Sciences

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2026-09-30
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • Poland

Study Locations

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