Spine surgery recovery: which pain method works best?
NCT ID NCT07001605
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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-recovery questionnaire. The goal was to find which approach provides better pain control and faster recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ketamine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that one pain management method leads to faster, more comfortable recovery after spine surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both methods have side effects like nausea or dizziness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kasr Alaini Hospital
Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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