The goal of this interventional study is to is to compare the effect of a tap block versus a placebo in patients undergoing anterior lumbar spine surgery. The main question it aims to answer : • whether tap block can reduce the need for postoperative pain medication Participants will be randomized into two groups and all postoperative pain medication will be recorded over 3 days. Researchers will compare tap block vs placebo to see if it reduces postoperative pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
80
Patients in the tap block arm will receive an injection of levobupivacaine 2.5mg/ml
Patients in the placebo arm will receive an injection of salin solution 2.5mg/ml , in the same way as tap block
Clinique St jean sud de france
Montpellier, France
Analgesic consumption
The use of analgesics (oral or venous) during the during the 72 hours following surgery
Time frame: 72hours
Pain assessment will be reported for 72 hours after surgery measured on a Visual analogue scale between 0 and 10
Pain assessment for 72 hours after surgery, measured on a scale between 0 and 10 (VAS scale ), where 0 is no pain and 10 is maximum pain
Time frame: 72hours
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.