ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK

This study compared two nerve block techniques—ESPB and SAPB—for pain after thoracotomy (chest surgery). Sixty adults received one of the two blocks, and pain was measured at rest and while coughing for 72 hours. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief and re…

This study tested whether adding dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine to a standard nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could extend pain relief after spine surgery. 90 adults undergoing lumbar spine surgery received one of the two additives or a placebo. The main goal was to se…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to control pain after video-assisted chest surgery. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either an edge of laminar block or an erector spinae plane block. The goal was to see which block reduces the need for mo…

This study compared two pain relief methods for people undergoing lower back decompression surgery. One group received a nerve block (erector spinae plane block), while the other received ketamine through an IV. Researchers measured how well patients recovered using a quality-of-…

This study looked at 113 adults who had major lung surgery with a video camera. It compared a newer pain-blocking method (erector spinae plane block) with two older methods (spinal morphine and nerve blocks). The goal was to see which one worked best for pain and reduced the need…

This study tested whether adding dexamethasone or magnesium sulfate to a standard numbing drug (bupivacaine) could provide longer pain relief after total hip replacement. 66 adults received an ultrasound-guided nerve block before surgery. The main goal was to see how long it took…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after cancer surgery on the upper belly. 70 adults received either an erector spinae plane block or an external oblique intercostal plane block with the same numbing medicine. Researchers measured how much extra morphine …

This study tested two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block—to see which one provides better pain relief after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Thirty adults having weight-loss surgery received one of the two blocks, and researchers mea…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to control pain right after thyroid surgery. Forty adults received either a cervical erector spinae plane block or a cervical plexus block. Researchers measured how much morphine patients needed and how long until they first asked for …

This study looked at two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for children aged 2 to 7 having lower abdominal surgery. The goal was to see which block—erector spinae or caudal—provides better pain relief after surgery. Sixty children took part, and their pain was measured using…

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can improve pain control and recovery in adults undergoing open-heart surgery. Sixty-six participants received either the nerve block or standard IV opioids. Researchers measured pain scores, need fo…

This study looked at whether a nerve block (ESPB) given before lumbar spine surgery can lower the amount of strong pain medicine (remifentanil) needed during the operation. 60 adults having elective back surgery took part. The goal was to see if the block provides better pain con…

This study tested three different nerve blocks to control pain after video-assisted chest surgery. Sixty adults received one of the blocks, and researchers measured how long they could go before needing morphine. The goal is to find the best way to reduce pain and the need for st…

This study tested two methods to control pain after a mastectomy: a nerve block in the back (erector spinae plane block) and numbing medicine injected into the wound. 37 women took part. The goal was to see which approach reduces pain and the need for morphine in the first day af…

This study tested three different numbing injections (nerve blocks) to see which one provides the best pain relief after a type of chest surgery called thoracoscopic sympathectomy. Sixty adults took part, and researchers measured how long it took before they needed morphine for p…

This study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers in children aged 6 to 18 with spastic cerebral palsy undergoing selective dorsal rhizotomy, a spinal surgery to reduce muscle stiffness. Thirty children …

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—ESPB and MTAPA—for managing pain after laparoscopic (keyhole) abdominal surgery in 50 children aged 2 to 7. Both blocks aim to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. The researchers measured how long it took for children to …

This completed trial tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and opioid use in super obese patients (BMI over 50) after laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Sixty participants received either the ESPB or standard local anesthetic at the in…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar block and erector spinae plane block) for pain control after lumbar discectomy surgery. The goal was to see which block better reduces the need for opioid painkillers and speeds up recovery. 90 adults undergoing elective…

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block can reduce pain after breast cancer surgery with implant reconstruction. 100 patients were randomly assigned to receive the block or not. The main goal was to measure pain scores 6 hours after surgery. The …

This study tested whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the need for opioids after robotic colorectal surgery. 70 patients with colorectal cancer were enrolled. The block is a simple ultrasound-guided injection near the spine. Rese…

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) given before major spinal surgery can reduce pain and bleeding. 120 adults having spinal stabilization surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard care or st…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block—for pain relief after breast and armpit surgery. The goal was to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers and their side effects like na…

This study looked at 75 adults having lower back surgery to see if body weight affects how well a nerve block controls pain. Researchers measured pain levels at rest and while coughing in the first hours after surgery. The goal is to understand if heavier patients need different …