New pain block could cut opioid use after back surgery
NCT ID NCT06869889
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a targeted nerve block (retrolaminar block) provides better pain relief after lumbar discectomy than the standard method of injecting pain medicine into the surgical wound. 130 adults having elective single-level herniated disc surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The goal is to see which approach reduces the need for rescue pain medication and total opioid use in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
local anesthetic mixture (bupivacaine)
What this could lead to
If the retrolaminar block works better, it could offer patients a more effective way to control pain after back surgery, reducing the need for opioids and speeding up recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (130 people) comparing two common techniques. The results may not apply to everyone, and there is always a risk that the block does not provide better pain relief than the simpler infiltration method.
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Locations
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Zagazig university hospital
Zagazig, Egypt