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Nerve block may cut painkiller use in kids' spine surgery

NCT ID NCT07404995

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and the amount of anesthesia needed during and after tethered cord surgery in children. The trial involved 73 children aged 18 and under. The goal was to see if the block lowers pain scores and the need for rescue painkillers in the first 24 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
erector spinae plane block (local anesthetic injection)
What this could lead to
If effective, this nerve block could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in children after tethered cord surgery, leading to faster recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study. The nerve block may not work for all children, and there is a small risk of side effects like bleeding or infection.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

73 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria:Patients whose parents have given their consent to the study * Patients aged 18 and under * Patients with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I, II, and III * Pediatric patients who will undergo elective Tethered Cord Syndrome surgery Exclusion Criteria:Patients whose parents did not consent to participate in the study * Patients with ASA physical status IV and V * Those using anticoagulant medications * Allergy to local anesthetic drugs * Patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding * Those with infection in the area where the block is planned

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

primary tethered cord syndrome tethered spinal cord syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Erector spina plan block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bursa yüksek ihtisas eğitim ve araştırma hastanesi BURSA, Bursa, Türkiye

    Bursa, Bursa, 16310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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