Regional Nerve Blocks to Reduce Opioid Use and Complications in Older Adults Undergoing Spinal Fusion
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This initial study is a feasibility study for implementing thoracolumbar interfascial plane,
or TLIP, blocks in older adults undergoing spinal fusion. TLIP blocks are done by using
anesthesia. In this case, it will be done to either side of the back where surgery will be
performed. This has been shown to decrease pain the patients have post-operatively in
previous research. In this study, the investigators will examine recruitment rates,
completion of assessments, dropout rate, gather patient feedback, and identify barriers to
performing TLIP. Further, this feasibility study will provide data to determine adequate
sample size and refine methods and outcomes for a future randomized clinical trial. The
ultimate goal is to perform a large, appropriately powered randomized control trial to
determine the effect of TLIP blocks on pain, physical function and disability, opioid
consumption, and delirium in older adult undergoing spinal fusion.