Continuous Local Infusion of Anesthetic at the Incisional Site for Scoliosis Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2011-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of continuous local anesthetic delivery on the immediate post-op recovery of patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery for congenital or idiopathic scoliosis.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Shriners Hospitals for Children
• Treatments: Anesthetics; Bupivacaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical Diagnosis of Congenital Scoliosis

• Clinical Diagnosis of Idiopathic Scoliosis

• Anticipated Spinal Fusion Surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Less than 8 years of age