Which nerve block eases back surgery pain better?
NCT ID NCT07517822
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and quadratus lumborum block—for pain relief after lumbar spine surgery. Forty adults aged 18 to 65 will receive one of the blocks with a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) before surgery. The goal is to see which block provides better pain control and lasts longer, using a standard pain scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which nerve block technique offers better pain control after back surgery, helping doctors choose the best option for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The blocks may not work equally well for all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to II. * Body mass index (BMI) less than 35 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * Revision surgery. * More than three levels surgery. * Abnormal state of blood coagulation. * Chronic opioid consumption. * Local infection at the injection site). * Allergy to any involved medications. * Taking opioids within the past two weeks prior to surgery. * Time of surgery more than 4 hours.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AinShamsU
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11511, Egypt
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