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Effect of Oral Caffeine on Postoperative Opioid Use in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
June 2025
Effect of Oral Caffeine on Postoperative Opioid Use in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Can oral caffeine decrease postoperative opioid consumption following posterior spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A randomized placebo-controlled trial.
N Am Spine Soc J . 2025 Jan 13:21:100582.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty-one patients aged 12–17 years with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion were randomized to receive either oral caffeine (n=24) or placebo (n=27). The primary outcome of interest was total postoperative opioid consumption (MME). Secondary outcomes included pain scores, number of diazepam requests, average heart rate, average systolic blood pressure, and length of...
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