Nerve block eases pain after kidney stone procedure
NCT ID NCT06826833
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special nerve block called the erector spinae plane (ESP) block can improve pain control after flexible ureteroscopy, a common surgery for kidney stones. 70 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the ESP block plus standard pain care or standard care alone. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and side effects like nausea in the first 24 hours after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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70 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients undergoing elective flexible ureterorenoscopy (URS). Age: 18-65 years. ASA I-II. Willing to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: BMI \>35 kg/m². Allergy to local anesthetics. Coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulants. Patients requiring emergency surgery. Patients with infection at the ESP block site.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Research Hospital
Tekirdağ, 59000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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