New nerve block slashes opioid use in kidney stone surgery

NCT ID NCT07487415

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested a nerve block called anterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) to reduce pain and opioid use in 54 adults having kidney stone surgery. Patients who got the block needed less pain medicine during and after surgery and had lower pain scores. The block did not affect nausea or overall recovery quality at 24 hours.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Hospital

    Zonguldak, Zonguldak Province, Turkey (Türkiye)

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