New study tests Opioid-Free pain control for back surgery patients
NCT ID NCT06725680
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar block and erector spinae plane block) for pain control after lumbar discectomy surgery. The goal was to see which block better reduces the need for opioid painkillers and speeds up recovery. 90 adults undergoing elective back surgery were randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. Researchers measured how long it took for patients to need rescue pain medication and how quickly they recovered from anesthesia.
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
nerve block (retrolaminar block or erector spinae plane block)
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could offer a way to manage pain after back surgery without relying on opioids, leading to faster recovery and fewer side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 90 participants. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and nerve blocks carry risks like infection or nerve damage.
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