Inter-semispinal Plane Block and Cervical Spine Surgery (NCT06003933) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Inter-semispinal Plane Block and Cervical Spine Surgery
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-03-03
Plain-language summary
The inter-semispinal plane (ISP) block is a novel ultrasound-guided technique that involves local anesthetic injection into the fascial plane between the semispinalis cervicis and semispinalis capitis muscles with subsequent block of the dorsal rami of the cervical spinal nerves and hence can get adequate postoperative analgesia.
The authors hypothesized that ISP block can reduce the postoperative analgesic consumption in patients undergoing posterior cervical spine surgeries.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of ISP block in patients undergoing posterior cervical spine surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II undergoing elective posterior cervical spine surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal
* Patients with any contraindication to regional anesthesia (e.g. local infection, coagulation abnormality)
* Known allergy to local anesthetics
* Previous cervical disc surgery or fixation
* Mental disorders
* Drug or alcohol abuse.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial studied something called an 'inter-semispinal plane block' for pain after cervical spine surgery — is this type of nerve block something that could be used during my procedure, and how does it compare to the standard pain management approach my surgical team normally uses?
2Since this trial is already completed and was measuring how much rescue pain medication like pethidine patients needed after surgery, has my doctor seen the results, and what do those findings suggest about whether this technique actually reduces post-operative pain?
3The trial focused on cervical spine instability — given my specific diagnosis, does my doctor think my situation is similar enough to the patients in this study that the results would even apply to me?
4Because this trial was categorized as phase 'NA,' meaning it wasn't a traditional drug-approval trial, what does my doctor think about the overall strength of the evidence it produced, and is it enough to influence how my surgery would be managed?
5Are there other pain control options or standard-of-care approaches for cervical spine surgery that my doctor would recommend comparing against this block technique before deciding what's right for my situation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.