New nerve block could cut opioid use after back surgery
NCT ID NCT07403734
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a specific nerve block (called an erector spinae plane block) can improve pain control after surgery for a slipped disc in the lower back. Researchers will track pain scores, opioid use, how soon patients can walk, and how long they stay in the hospital. The goal is to see if this block helps patients recover faster with fewer side effects.
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 (local anesthetic injection)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safer, opioid-sparing way to manage pain after back surgery, helping patients move sooner and go home earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The block may not work for everyone, and there is always a small risk of side effects like bleeding or infection.
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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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Başakşehir Çam Ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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