Spinal injection vs. back block: which eases Post-Surgery pain better?
NCT ID NCT05257941
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two pain control methods for people undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. One group received a spinal injection of pain medicine, while the other got a nerve block in the back muscles. The goal was to see which approach reduced the need for additional painkillers. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine, duramorph, decadron
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a better way to manage pain after laparoscopic colorectal surgery, potentially reducing the need for opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This trial was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. It is a small, early-phase study, and findings may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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