Spine surgery recovery: which pain method works best?
NCT ID NCT07001605
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study compared two pain relief methods for people undergoing lower back decompression surgery. One group received a nerve block (erector spinae plane block), while the other received ketamine through an IV. Researchers measured how well patients recovered using a quality-of-recovery questionnaire. The goal was to find which approach provides better pain control and faster recovery.
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Locations
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Kasr Alaini Hospital
Cairo, 11562, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
ketamine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that one pain management method leads to faster, more comfortable recovery after spine surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both methods have side effects like nausea or dizziness.
Conditions
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