Spinal injection vs. back block: which eases surgery pain best?

NCT ID NCT05257941

First seen Mar 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study compared two ways to control pain after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. One group got a spinal injection of pain medicine, and the other got a nerve block in the back. The goal was to see which method reduced the need for additional painkillers. The study included 116 adults and was stopped early.

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Locations

  • IU Health University Hospital

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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