NCT07883616 Modified Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block vs Retrolaminar Block for Pain in Lumbar Spine Surgeries
| NCT ID | NCT07883616 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Zagazig University |
| Condition | Postoperative Pain After Spinal Surgery |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 42 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.
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Brief Summary
This prospective randomized double-blind study aims to compare the efficacy of modified Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane (mTLIP) block versus Retrolaminar block for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing elective two-level lumbar spine surgeries. The primary outcome is total morphine consumption in the first 24 postoperative hours.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 21 and 65 years * ASA physical status I or II * BMI \< 30 kg/m² * Scheduled for elective two-level lumbar spine surgery (discectomy/decompression) * Expected duration of surgery less than 3 hours * Patient's acceptance and written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Infection at block site * Known allergy to used drugs * Coagulation disorder * History of psychiatric illness * Pre-existing neurological deficits * Presence of any metastasis * Previous lumbar spine surgeries * Patients on previous opioid therapy
Contact & Investigator
Mohamed Shehta Mohamed Ali, M.B.B.CH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Zagazig University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07883616 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Postoperative Pain After Spinal Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07883616 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07883616 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at m.shehta025@medicine.zu.edu.eg for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07883616 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Zagazig, Egypt.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07883616 clinical trial?
NCT07883616 is sponsored by Zagazig University. The principal investigator is Mohamed Shehta Mohamed Ali, M.B.B.CH at Zagazig University. The trial plans to enroll 42 participants.