This study is looking at ways to reduce the need for opioid pain medications after minimally invasive lumbar (lower back) spine surgery. Researchers are comparing two different injections given during surgery: one containing Bupivacaine-Epinephrine 0.25%-1:200,000 plus clonidine, and another containing normal saline (salt water). Both injections are given using a technique called ESPB. The goal is to see if the Bupivacaine-Epinephrine injection can help patients use less opioid pain medication after surgery. You may be able to join if you are between 18 and 80 years old and are having certain types of minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery for conditions like lumbar spinal stenosis or disc herniation. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design

This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 125 participants. It compares two different drug interventions.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your opioid consumption will be measured every day during your inpatient admission, for up to 30 days.

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