Tiny study tests nerve block for kidney stone pain
NCT ID NCT05625802
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a procedure called an erector spinae plane block to see if it could help with pain from kidney stones. Only 5 people took part, all of whom had already received one pain medication in the emergency room. The results are very early and not enough to draw firm conclusions.
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 new way to manage kidney stone pain in the emergency room.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early study with only 5 participants. The results may not apply to most people, and the procedure carries risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States