Study Comparing Local/ MAC Anesthesia in Lumbar Decompression (NCT04992572)
Randomized Study Comparing Local/ MAC Anesthesia to General for 1-3 Level Lumbar Decompressions
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Explore efficacy, complications, and other factors associated with anaesthetic choice- To evaluate the efficacy of local + MAC as an alternative anesthetic to general anesthesia and to analyze patients' outcomes and experiences.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine Clinic — Redwood City, California
Age range: 40 Years to 95 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine Clinic — Redwood City, California
- Stanford Outpatient surgery center — Redwood City, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (650) 725-7984
Email: sarahmi@stanford.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.