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mTLIP vs. ITP Blocks in Lumbar Disc Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2024-04-01

Plain-language summary

to compare ultrasonography (USG)-guided intertransverse process block and modified thoracolumbar interfascial plan (mTLIP) block in the treatment of postoperative pain in patients undergoing lumbar disc herniation surgery under general anesthesia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-75 years old * ASA I-II-III risk group * Patients whose consent was obtained with an informed consent form * Patients who will undergo lumbar disc herniation surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refused to participate in the study * Allergic to local anesthetics * Patients with coagulopathy * Infection at the site of intervention * Patients under 18 years of age * Patients with ASA score IV and above * Chronic pain disorders * Those with neurological or neuromuscular disease * Patients with psychiatric problems * Patients with a history of opioid use * Chronic use of NSAIDs * Those contraindicated for regional anesthesia * Patients with a history of opioid use * Chronic analgesic use

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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.

What they're measuring

postoperative opioid consumption

Timeframe: up to 24 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06391541

SponsorZonguldak Bulent Ecevit University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.