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Which nerve block eases back surgery pain best?

NCT ID NCT07652177

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (lumbar vs. sacral erector spinae plane block) for pain after single-level lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. 88 adults were enrolled to see which block reduced pain scores and the need for extra painkillers like tramadol. The goal is to find a better way to manage post-surgery pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
nerve block (lumbar erector spinae plane block or sacral erector spinae plane block)
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could help patients have less pain and need fewer painkillers after back surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study comparing two similar techniques. The results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and nerve blocks carry risks like infection or bleeding.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

88 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

ASA I, ASA II, and ASA III adult patients scheduled for single-level lumbar microdiscectomy at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: ASA I, ASA II, and ASA III patients scheduled for single-level lumbar microdiscectomy at the L4-L5 or L5-S1 level. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant patients Patients who do not consent to the erector spinae plane block Patients requiring mechanical ventilatory support Patients with a history of substance abuse Patients with a known allergy to the medications to be used Patients with bleeding diathesis Patients with infection at the planned block site Patients undergoing surgical intervention at two or more spinal levels Patients with communication difficulties or intellectual disabilities Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders Patients with chronic pain Patients with an expected surgical duration of 180 minutes or more Patients with a prior history of lumbar microdiscectomy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Lumbar erector spinae plane block Lumbar microdiscectomy surgery Multimodal analgesia regimen Postoperative analgesic effectiveness of the lumbar esp block Postoperative pain Sacral erector spinae plane block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziosmanpasa Research and Training Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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