A Study of Intrathecal Hydromorphone for Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Repair

Description

The purpose of this study is to identify a dose of intrathecal hydromorphone (opioid pain medicine) that optimizes pain control but minimizes side effects historically seen with this class of pain medications.

Conditions

Pain Control

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to identify a dose of intrathecal hydromorphone (opioid pain medicine) that optimizes pain control but minimizes side effects historically seen with this class of pain medications.

Identification of the Optimal Analgesic Dose of Intrathecal Hydromorphone for Pediatric Patients Undergoing Posterior Spine Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis

A Study of Intrathecal Hydromorphone for Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Repair

Condition
Pain Control
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Rochester

Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients with pre-surgical elevated pain scores (≥ 3/10 on Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)), history of chronic pain, or pre-surgical opioid use will not be included.
  • * Patients with contraindications to spinal anesthesia (anatomical abnormality or elevated bleeding or infection risks) will not be included.
  • * Patients for whom the protocol is violated (inability to perform postoperative data collection), or the study/procedure was aborted will not be included in analysis.

Ages Eligible for Study

10 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Kathryn Handlogten, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2024-12