New nerve block technique aims to cut opioid use after back surgery
NCT ID NCT07681648
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a specific ultrasound-guided nerve block can reduce pain after elective lower back surgery better than the usual method of injecting pain medicine into the wound. Adults aged 18-65 undergoing surgery for conditions like a herniated disc or spinal stenosis will receive either the combined nerve block or standard wound infiltration before the procedure. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and recovery speed over the first two days after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this combined nerve block could offer better pain control after spine surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial (50 people). The nerve block may not provide significantly better pain relief than the standard approach, and there is 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
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ayman Mohamady Eldemrdash
Aswān, Aswan Governorate, 81528, Egypt
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