Simple nerve block may cut opioid use after robotic colorectal surgery
NCT ID NCT07185607
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 47 times
Summary
This completed study tested whether a nerve block called the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the need for opioids after robotic colorectal surgery. 70 patients with colorectal cancer were enrolled. The main goal was to see if the block lowers total tramadol (a painkiller) use in the first 24 hours after surgery. The study also tracked pain scores at rest and during coughing over 72 hours. If successful, ESPB could become a routine part of pain management for these surgeries.
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Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) - a regional anesthesia procedure
What this could lead to
If effective, this nerve block could become a standard way to manage pain after robotic colorectal surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center completed study with 70 patients. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the block carries rare risks like bleeding or infection.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.