Pain Control After Kidney Stone Surgery
This study is looking at ways to manage pain after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (a surgery to remove kidney stones). Researchers want to see if an erector spinae plane (ESP) block, which involves injecting ropivacaine 0.5% and dexamethasone near the spine, can reduce the amount of opioid pain medication (like morphine) you need after surgery. You would be compared to a group receiving a saline placebo. The study will also check your pain levels and recovery. Adults aged 18 and older who are having this specific kidney stone surgery can participate. The study aims to enroll 128 people, but the current enrollment status is unclear.
- Study design
- This is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial involving 128 participants. You would be randomly assigned to receive either the ESP block or a saline placebo.
- What's involved
- You would have follow-up visits before surgery and at 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, and 30 days after surgery.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Participants will be followed for 30 days after surgery.
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ESP Block vs Control for Pain Control Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Jason Buehler, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Tennessee Medical Center
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What this trial measures
- Opioid consumption (MME)First 24 hours postoperative
Opioid consumption (MME) in the first 24 hours postoperative