Evaluation of the Postoperative Efficacy of Bilateral Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) in… (NCT07403734) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Postoperative Efficacy of Bilateral Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Disc Herniation Repair Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the efficacy of bilateral lumbar erector spinae plane (ESP) block in providing effective postoperative analgesia and its potential impact on early mobilization and length of hospital stay in patients undergoing surgical repair of lumbar disc herniation.
Regional anesthesia techniques, particularly erector spinae plane blocks, have become an integral component of multimodal analgesia strategies in postoperative pain management. The ESP block has demonstrated effective analgesia across a wide spectrum of thoracic and abdominal surgeries and is increasingly utilized due to its ease of application and safety profile. By implementing multimodal analgesic techniques, this study seeks to achieve effective pain control, reduce opioid consumption and associated complications, facilitate early mobilization, decrease hospital length of stay, and enhance patient comfort.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female patients
* Age 18-70 years
* Patients scheduled to undergo single-level lumbar disc herniation repair surgery
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I, II, or III
* Willing to participate in the study (voluntary participation)
* Fully oriented and able to cooperate with study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA physical status classification \> III
* Patients who refuse to participate in the study
* Age \< 18 years or \> 70 years
* Active infection at the site of block procedure
* Previous lumbar disc herniation surgery
* Chronic pain condition with continuous analgesic use
* Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders
* Patients unable to cooperate with postoperative pain assessments
* Known allergy to local anesthetic agents
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m²
* Renal insufficiency
* Hepatic insufficiency
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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Change in Postoperative Pain Scores Using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Timeframe: Assessed at 0, 15, 30, 60 minutes in the recovery unit and at 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively on the ward (total assessment period: 24 hours)