Erector Spinae Plane Block for Uncomplicated Renal Colic
United States5 participantsStarted 2023-02-08
Plain-language summary
This research study is to determine how well the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) works for kidney stone pain and any possible side effects.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Imaging confirmation of urolithiasis on the index encounter or prior encounter within 7 days
* Patient received one dose of parenteral pain medication in the emergency department (ED)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Prisoner or incarcerated individual
* Therapeutic anticoagulation or coagulopathy.
* Active treatment for urinary tract infection (either acute infection or chronic therapy)
* Prior spinal surgery in the thoracic region
* Allergy to local anesthetic or prior local anesthetic
* Soft tissue infection overlying the injection site
* Positive for coronavirus
* Inability to communicate verbally or read/write in English
* Currently taking strong CYP1A2 inhibitor (fluvoxamine, amiodarone, fluoroquinolones, etc.)
* Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD)
What they're measuring
1
Participants Who Received a Second Parenteral Pain Medication in the Emergency Department (ED)
Timeframe: By ED discharge, approximately 12 hours or less