New pain block showdown: which works best after back surgery?
NCT ID NCT07370415
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ultrasound-guided pain blocks for people having lumbar back surgery. Both blocks use numbing medicine to reduce pain after the operation. The goal is to see which block lowers the need for opioid painkillers and improves recovery. Eighty adults aged 18 to 65 will take part.
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 one block proves better, it could lead to less pain and fewer opioids after back surgery, helping patients recover faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (80 people) comparing two procedures. Results may not apply to all patients, and blocks may not work equally well for everyone.
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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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Bursa City Hospital
Nilufer, Bursa, 16110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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