REGIONAL ANESTHESIA

This study tests whether a single nerve block injection (erector spinae plane block) can reduce persistent back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis whose disease activity is already controlled by medication. Fifteen adults aged 18–65 will receive the injection and be monit…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (meta-PENG and fascia iliaca) to see which one better reduces pain during hip fracture surgery. About 80 adults having hip fracture surgery will receive one of the blocks as part of their routine care. The goal is to find which block …

This study compares two pain-relief techniques for people having minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). One method uses ultrasound to guide a numbing injection near the spine (ESPB), done by an anesthesiologist. The other uses a camera to guide the injection between the ribs (IC…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks given after hip replacement surgery to control pain. Seventy adults having hip surgery will receive either a Deep Iliacus Plane Block or a Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block. Researchers will measure pain levels, painkiller use, and le…

This study looks at two types of anesthesia for replacing the battery of a deep brain stimulator in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see which method—general anesthesia or regional anesthesia with sedation—provides better pain control and patient satisfaction …

This study tests a new type of nerve block called LAM for pain after skin graft surgery. The block aims to numb the thigh where skin is taken, without weakening the leg muscles. Ten adults having skin graft surgery will receive the block, and researchers will map how much sensati…

This study simulates how an 80-second communication delay—similar to what astronauts on the moon might experience—affects the ability to perform ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and respond to medical emergencies. Teams of medical students and military medics will be guided by remo…

This study looks at how weight gain during pregnancy affects spinal anesthesia in planned C-sections. Researchers will watch 200 pregnant women and record how the anesthesia works and how their bodies respond. No extra treatments or procedures are given—only routine care. The goa…

This study looks at two different nerve blocks used to manage pain after gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers will map where on the skin each block causes numbness and see which one covers the surgical cuts better. The goal is to learn more about these blocks to improve pain …