The Comparison of Analgesia Methods Used for Spinal Surgery (NCT04603638) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Comparison of Analgesia Methods Used for Spinal Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2020-10-04
Plain-language summary
In this study ; Two randomized groups will be created. Iv magnesium will be given to one of the blindly designated groups. The other group will be given only isotonic. All patients will be awakened after the analgesic agents (0,1mg / kg morphine, 15mg / kg paracetamol, nsaid) are used in routine practice and will be followed up for intensive care.
The use of PCA (patient controlled analgesia) device is available in both groups.In post-operative period, magnesium infusion will be continued for 12 h. Only 100cc isotonic will be given without using magnesium to the other group. VAS (visual analog scale) score will be recorded at postoperative 30. minutes and 2,6,12,18,24 hours. In routine administration, the patient should be given 2 mg of morphine if vas\>4 and the maximum dose will be increased to 10 mg.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 -75 years old
* Patients with posterior instrumentation surgery of 3 or more levels under general anesthesia with a cobb angle of 40 degrees and above
* Patients who will be awakened after the surgery is completed and intensive care follow-up
* Patients with ASA classification 1-3
* Patients with creatine value \<1.3 g / dl
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a history of chronic neuropathic pain
* Having a psychiatric illness
* Patients who should not be awakened after surgery but should be followed up intubated and sedated
* Patients who cannot provide adequate cooperation for scoring
* Patients with chronic opioid use and / or substance use
* Patients with ASA classification\> 3
* Patients with a creatinine value of 1.3 g / dl and higher
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared different analgesia methods for spinal surgery and measured how much morphine patients needed afterward — which method did the results suggest led to lower morphine use, and is that approach something you'd consider for my surgery?
2Since this trial is now completed, have the results been published or shared anywhere, and can you walk me through what they found about pain control after spinal surgery?
3The trial looked at postoperative pain management specifically for spinal procedures — how does the analgesia approach used in this study compare to what you'd normally plan for me, and are there any reasons you might do something different?
4Reducing morphine consumption after surgery can matter for recovery — based on what this trial studied, are there pain management options we should discuss that might help me use less opioid medication after my spinal surgery?
5This study had no listed phase, which suggests it may have been comparing existing, already-approved methods rather than testing something new — does that mean the techniques studied are already available to me as standard care options?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.