New pain block technique could cut opioid use after back surgery

NCT ID NCT06725680

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar block and erector spinae plane block) to manage pain after lower back surgery without using opioids. 90 adults having elective lumbar discectomy were included. The goal was to see which block helped patients recover faster and need less pain medication.

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Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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