New study aims to ease pain after kidney stone removal
NCT ID NCT07359391
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two nerve block techniques—dual external oblique fascial plane block and erector spinae plane block—for pain control after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a surgery to remove large kidney stones. Ninety adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks or standard anesthesia alone. Pain levels and medication needs will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
local anesthetic
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could identify a better nerve block technique to reduce pain and opioid use after kidney stone surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (90 participants) comparing two procedures. Results may not apply to all patients, and neither block may prove clearly superior.
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