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ESP Block vs Control for Pain Control Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Led by University of Tennessee Medical Center · Updated on 2026-04-28
128
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
359 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of the erector spinae (ESP) block in reducing the morphine milligram equivalent (MME) consumption post percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Objectives: 1. \- Determine if there is a significant effect on post percutaneous nephrolithotomy MME consumption with the usage of an ESP block vs. saline control. 2. \- Determine if there is a significant effect on reported pain levels with the use of an ESP block vs. saline control in post percutaneous nephrolithotomies.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ESP Block vs Control for Pain Control Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults 18 years or older undergoing non-emergency percutaneous nephrolithotomy Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Female participants of childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test
- Ability to understand and explain the consent for the procedure
- Willingness to sign consent for the procedure
- English speaking
You will not qualify if you...
- Emergency surgery status
- Local infection
- Allergy to local anesthetics
- Recreational drug use
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- History of Guillain-Barre' Syndrome
- Significant underlying medical conditions that pose risk
- Opioid use greater than 90 days in the year prior to surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37920
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jason Buehler, MD
CONTACT
A
Aimee Pehrson
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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