Study Comparing Local/ MAC Anesthesia in Lumbar Decompression
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with lumbar stenosis to be decompressed over 1-3 segments
- Ages 40-95
- Appropriate for general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Planned significant nerve root retraction
- Previous fusion operation
- Unable to comply with follow up
- Patients with daily morphine equivalents or more 100mg
- Patients with a known hypersensitivity to propofol or any of DIPRIVAN Injectable Emulsion components.
- Patients with allergies to eggs, egg products, soybeans or soy products.
Sites / Locations
- Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine ClinicRecruiting
- Susmita ChatterjeeRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
General anesthesia
Monitored Anesthetic Care (MAC)/Local
Patients under this group will be undergoing lumbar decompression surgery with general anesthesia: General Anesthesia: Medically induced unconsciousness that suppresses reflexes and requires intubation (a tube inserted through the mouth and into the airway) to assist in breathing.
Patients under this group wil be undergoing limbar decompression surgery with Monitored Anesthetic care, (MAC)/Local. Local + MAC: Local anesthetic (lidocaine) injected into the site of the incision/dissection with additional IV medication (Propofol) to achieve a state in which the patient is generally aware, but relaxed.