Erector spinae plane block for pain relief during lumbar spine surgery
Effect of ESPB on Intraoperative Remifentanil Consumption in Lumbar Spine Surgery
This study tests if a special pain relief technique called the Erector Spinae Plane Block can help reduce the need for a strong anesthesia drug during lumbar spine surgery, making the experience better for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yenimahalle, Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06303557 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effect of the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) on the consumption of remifentanil during lumbar spine surgery. By administering this regional anesthesia technique preoperatively, the study aims to reduce the amount of remifentanil needed, which is typically used for general anesthesia. The goal is to provide better pain management and more stable hemodynamics for patients undergoing elective lumbar disc herniation surgery. The study compares patients who receive the ESPB with those who do not, assessing the impact on intraoperative remifentanil consumption.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with ASA physical status I-III who are scheduled for elective lumbar disc herniation surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone spinal surgery, are on chronic opioid therapy, or are undergoing emergency surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to reduced opioid consumption and improved pain management for patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar regional anesthesia techniques, suggesting potential benefits in reducing opioid consumption.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 65 years old * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II-III * Body mass index 18 to 40 kg/m2 * Elective lumbar disc herniation surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusing the procedure * Patients who have previously undergone spinal surgery * Chronic opioid or analgesic use * Patients who will operate under emergency conditions * Patients who will not undergo lumbar disc herniation surgery
Where this trial is running
Yenimahalle, Ankara
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Musa Zengin, Associate Professor
- Email: musazengin@gmail.com
- Phone: 00905307716235
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.