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Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Nephrectomy
Led by Bangladesh Medical University · Updated on 2026-05-01
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block in managing postoperative pain for patients undergoing open nephrectomy (kidney removal surgery). The study will compare this new technique to traditional pain management methods, such as opioid medications, to assess whether the ESP block reduces pain and the need for opioids after surgery. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: Group C will receive conventional pain relief methods, including opioids. Group E will receive the ultrasound-guided ESP block in addition to general anesthesia. The main goals are to determine: How much pain relief each method provides, measured using a visual analog scale (VAS). The total amount of opioids required during the first 24 hours post-surgery. Additional measurements will include monitoring vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. This study will help find safer and more effective ways to manage pain after nephrectomy, reducing the reliance on opioids and improving patient recovery
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Nephrectomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients aged 18 to 64 years
- Scheduled for open nephrectomy (radical or partial) under general anesthesia
- ASA physical status I-II (American Society of Anesthesiologists classification)
You will not qualify if you...
- Allergy to local anesthetics
- Local infection or inflammation at the site of the block placement
- Anatomical deformities in the spine
- Coagulopathy or any bleeding disorder
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- History of severe chronic pain syndrome
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kazi Mahzabin Arin, MD
CONTACT
A
AKM Akhtaruzzaman, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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