Nerve block eases chronic back pain in small trial
NCT ID NCT07256132
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block in 40 adults with chronic low back pain from degenerative disc disease. The procedure aims to reduce pain and improve daily function. Researchers measured pain levels and disability scores to see if the block helps when other treatments have failed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- erector spinae plane block (a nerve block procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this nerve block could offer a non-surgical option for managing chronic low back pain from degenerative disc disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is a temporary pain block, not a cure for the underlying disc disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alexandria University
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21523, Egypt