New study pits two pain blocks against each other for spine surgery relief

NCT ID NCT06398600

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Fayoum University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two ultrasound-guided pain blocks—caudal block and quadratus lumborum plane block—in 111 adults undergoing lumbar spine surgery. The goal was to see which provides better pain relief and reduces the need for opioid painkillers. Researchers measured how long it took before patients first asked for extra pain medicine and their pain scores over 24 hours.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ultrasound-guided caudal block and quadratus lumborum plane block (procedures)
What this could lead to: If one block proves better, it could offer more effective pain control after spine surgery, reducing the need for opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study comparing two techniques; results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and both blocks carry rare risks like infection or nerve injury.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal stenosis spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FACET JOINT HYPERTROPHY SPINAL CANAL STENOSIS SPONDYLOLISTHESIS

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Locations

Fayoum University hospital

El Fayoum Qesm, Faiyum Governorate, 63514, Egypt

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