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The Effect of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) on Pediatric Pain Management Following Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) Surgery
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
This study is being done to better understand the efficacy of an erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in pain management for children with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis or Neuromuscular Scoliosis undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion surgery. The study team is trying to find out if receiving the ESPB leads to less pain and less need for pain medication after surgery. The ESPB involves an injection of a local anesthetic, ropivacaine, into your child's back muscles to help block pain signals.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2025-06-06
Completion Date
2027-01-26
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ropivacaine Hydrocloride
This drug is approved as a local anesthetic.
Locations (1)
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States