Comparing two pain relief methods for lumbar spine surgery
Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Preincisional Local Field Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Lumbar Spine Surgeries; Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing which pain relief method works better for people aged 18-65 after lumbar spine surgery: a special injection in the back or a local numbing shot before the surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05570565 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a single injection of ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block compared to a preincisional local field block for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery. Patients aged 18-65 with specific health criteria will be recruited and assessed for eligibility. The study will involve administering general anesthesia and then applying one of the two analgesic techniques before surgery. The goal is to determine which method provides better pain relief and safety for patients post-surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 undergoing elective lumbar spine surgery with an ASA classification of I or II.
Not a fit: Patients with bleeding disorders, chronic opioid use, or known allergies to local anesthetics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing lumbar spine surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with erector spinae plane blocks for postoperative pain management, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18-65 years old. * Patients undergoing Lumbar spine surgery (L1-L5). * American society of anesthesiologists classification (ASA) I and II. * BMI \< 35 * Duration of surgery less than 3 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's refusal. * Bleeding disorders (platelets count \< 150,000; INR \>1.5; PC\< 60%) and coagulopathies. * Skin lesion, wounds or infection at the injection site. * Known allergy to local anesthetic drugs. * Chronic opioid users. * Patients with pre-operative opioid consumption. * Patients on long term therapy of Corticosteroids
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo university hospitals — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Abdelmoneim A Abdelmoneim, lecturer — Anesthesia department , cairo university
- Study coordinator: Abdelmoneim A Abdelmoneim, lecturer
- Email: abdelmoneim_adel@kasralainy.edu.eg
- Phone: 01004392046
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.