Which nerve block eases back surgery pain best?

NCT ID NCT07166250

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—quadratus lumborum block and retrolaminar block—for pain after lumbar disc surgery. About 84 adults having elective back surgery will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. Researchers will measure pain scores, opioid use, and patient satisfaction to see which block works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

local anesthetic injection

What this could lead to

If one block proves better, it could become the standard for managing pain after back surgery, reducing opioid use and improving recovery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center study. Results may not apply to all patients, and neither block may be clearly superior.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk disease lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kocaeli University Hospital

    Kocaeli, 41000, Turkey (Türkiye)