Nerve block vs. IV anesthesia: which saves more money in scoliosis surgery?
NCT ID NCT07470567
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 44 people aged 12-25 having scoliosis surgery to see if a nerve block (ESP block) is more cost-effective than standard IV anesthesia. Researchers measured quality of life and healthcare costs shortly after surgery. The goal is to find out if the nerve block provides better pain relief and value for money.
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 (ESP) block
- What this could lead to
- If ESP block proves cost-effective, it could become a standard option for managing pain after scoliosis surgery, potentially reducing opioid use and healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed analysis (44 patients) looking at costs and quality of life, not a large trial testing safety or long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to other countries or healthcare systems.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients aged 12-25 years diagnosed with scoliosis and scheduled for posterior spinal fixation surgery were included in the study. All participants were classified as ASA physical status I-III and underwent surgery under general anesthesia in the operating rooms .
- Ages
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12 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 12-25 years, * scheduled for posterior spinal fixation for scoliosis correction. * ASA physical status I-III, Exclusion Criteria: * ASA status \> III, * refusal to participate, * multiple congenital anomalies, * hypersensitivity or contraindication to study medications, * and body weight \< 40 kg.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Bank Hospital
Cairo, Katameya Road, Egypt
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