New nerve block may beat morphine for scoliosis surgery pain
NCT ID NCT06820190
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to manage pain after scoliosis surgery: a nerve block called MTP (injected near the spine) versus patient-controlled morphine (PCA). Forty adults with idiopathic scoliosis will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The main goal is to see which provides better pain relief in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Morphine (for PCA) and a nerve block (MTP block) using local anesthetic
- What this could lead to
- If the MTP block works better, it could offer a more effective way to manage pain after scoliosis surgery, possibly reducing the need for strong opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block carries rare risks like infection or bleeding, and it may not prove superior to standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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