Could a simple nerve block shield kidneys during cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT07297433
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block can protect kidney function during laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. Sixty adults having this surgery were divided into two groups: one received the nerve block plus standard anesthesia, the other received only standard anesthesia. Researchers measured kidney blood flow during surgery and checked kidney function afterward using blood tests and a special protein called NGAL. The goal was to see if the nerve block helps keep kidneys working well during and 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
- Erector spinae plane block (a nerve block injection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using this nerve block during surgery helps protect kidney function, potentially reducing the risk of kidney injury after colorectal cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures temporary changes in kidney function, not long-term outcomes or survival.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kayseri Şehir Hastanesi
Kayseri, 38080, Turkey (Türkiye)