Which nerve block eases back surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07166250
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—quadratus lumborum block and retrolaminar block—for pain after lumbar disc surgery. About 84 adults having elective back surgery will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. Researchers will measure pain scores, opioid use, and patient satisfaction to see which block provides better pain relief.
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Locations
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Kocaeli University Hospital
Kocaeli, 41000, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
local anesthetic injection
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could mean less pain and less need for strong painkillers after back surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage comparison study. The results may not apply to all patients, and neither block may prove clearly superior.
Conditions
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