New study tests Opioid-Free pain control for back surgery patients
NCT ID NCT06725680
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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