Spine surgery pain relief: which nerve block works best?

NCT ID NCT07609212

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks (thoracolumbar interfascial plane block and retrolaminar block) to see which one helps patients recover better after lumbar spine fusion surgery. 70 adults scheduled for surgery will receive one of the two blocks before the procedure. The main goal is to measure recovery quality 24 hours after surgery, along with pain levels and opioid use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: local anesthetic (injected via ultrasound guidance)
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could lead to a standard way to reduce pain and speed recovery after spine surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (70 people) comparing two similar techniques. It may not find a clear winner, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk degenerative disorder lumbar disk disease Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DEGENERATIVE LUMBAR SPINE DISEASES POSTOPERATIVE PAIN SPINAL (FUSION) SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assiut University Hospitals

Asyut, Egypt

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