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Back surgery pain relief: simple nerve block cuts morphine use?

NCT ID NCT04473508

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block using the drug ropivacaine could reduce pain and the need for morphine after lumbar spine surgery. Fifty adults having back surgery received either the nerve block or a placebo (salt water) in addition to standard anesthesia. The goal was to see if the block leads to less pain and fewer side effects after the operation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after back surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 50 participants. The nerve block may not work better than placebo, and there is a risk of side effects like nausea or bleeding.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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ADVERSEEVENT MORPHINE PAIN RELIEF SPINE SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Nimes

    Nîmes, Gard, 30 000, France

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