Could a simple back injection replace morphine after kidney stone surgery?
NCT ID NCT07672600
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can reduce pain and the need for morphine after percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a surgery to remove large kidney stones. Fifty-six adults undergoing elective surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard intravenous pain relief. The main goal is to measure total morphine use over 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 (nerve block procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this nerve block could become a standard way to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after kidney stone surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block may not provide significant pain relief and carries rare risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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