Nerve block may cut painkiller use in kids' spine surgery

NCT ID NCT07404995

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the amount of anesthesia needed during and after tethered cord surgery in children. The trial involved 73 children aged 18 and under. The goal was to see if the block lowers pain scores and the need for rescue painkillers 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: erector spinae plane block (local anesthetic injection)
What this could lead to: If effective, this nerve block could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in children after tethered cord surgery, leading to faster recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study. The nerve block may not work for all children, and there is a small risk of side effects like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

primary tethered cord syndrome tethered spinal cord syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ERECTOR SPINA PLAN BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bursa yüksek ihtisas eğitim ve araştırma hastanesi BURSA, Bursa, Türkiye

Bursa, Bursa, 16310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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