Ultrasound vs. Surgeon's touch: which pain block works better?
NCT ID NCT07454304
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two methods of giving a nerve block to control pain after a type of back surgery called unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy. One method used ultrasound to guide the injection, and the other was done by the surgeon during the operation without ultrasound. The goal was to see which approach provided better pain relief. 102 adults scheduled for surgery took part, and the researchers measured pain scores and the need for extra pain medication.
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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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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2022
- Finished
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Dec 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 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status I-II. * Scheduled for elective UBE surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Infection at the injection site. * Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders. * Allergy to local anesthetics. * Chronic opioid use. * Cognitive dysfunction.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Istanbul, Bagcilar, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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