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Testing the Feasibility of Using Ropivacaine in Spinal Anesthesia for Patients With Lower Back Surgery
Sponsor: Fraser Health
Summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial that will examine the use of ropivacaine in the spinal anesthesia for patients undergoing elective 1- or 2-level lower spine surgery. This study aims to: * Determine the rates of eligibility, recruitment, consent, and attrition * Determine the acceptability among patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses of doing spine surgery under spinal anesthesia * Gather preliminary data on outcomes relevant to a future dose-finding study Participants will be randomized to one of three treatment groups: * General anesthesia with endotracheal tube * Spinal anesthesia with bupivacaine * Spinal anesthesia with ropivacaine
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2024-08-27
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2024-10-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Spinal anesthesia for lumbar surgery: ropivacaine
The anesthesiologist will administer 4 mL of ropivacaine 0.5% plus fentanyl 15 mcg intrathecally
Spinal anesthesia for lumbar surgery: bupivacaine
The anesthesiologist will administer 3 mL of bupivacaine 0.5% plus fentanyl 15 mcg intrathecally.
General anesthesia for lumbar surgery
Patient will be intubated and ventilated under general anesthesia.
Locations (2)
Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Eagle Ridge Hospital
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada