Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2026-03-26 @ 3:16 PM
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2026-03-26 @ 3:16 PM
NCT ID:
NCT07454304
Brief Summary:
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided (USG) lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) performed by an anesthesiologist versus a "free-hand" ESPB performed intraoperatively by the surgeon in patients undergoing Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy (UBE). The investigators hypothesize that Us-guided would provide more effective analgesia, and USG-guided application might provide more precise local anesthetic spread.
Detailed Description:
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy (UBE) has emerged as a minimally invasive and effective surgical technique for lumbar disc herniation, offering advantages such as reduced tissue trauma and faster recovery. However, despite its minimally invasive nature, patients may still experience significant postoperative pain, which can delay mobilization and discharge. The Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) is a versatile regional anesthesia technique that has gained popularity for providing effective analgesia in spinal surgeries by targeting the dorsal rami of spinal nerves.
Conventionally, ESPB is performed by anesthesiologists using ultrasound guidance (USG) before or after the surgical procedure. However, in the context of UBE, the surgeon also has direct or endoscopic access to the anatomical landmarks required for the block. A "free-hand" ESPB performed intraoperatively by the surgeon under direct vision could potentially save time and provide similar analgesic benefits without the need for additional ultrasound equipment or preoperative intervention by the anesthesiologist.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided (USG) lumbar ESPB performed by an anesthesiologist versus a free-hand ESPB performed intraoperatively by the surgeon in patients undergoing UBE surgery.
Study:
NCT07454304
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT07454304