ESP Block vs Control for Pain Control Following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05024344
- Run by
- University of Tennessee Medical Center
- People needed
- 128
- Starts
- 2021-08-09
- Expected to finish
- 2028-06-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-28
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults, male and female greater than or equal to 18 years of age and undergoing non-emergent percutaneous nephrolithotomy Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00AM and 4:00PM.
- Female participants of childbearing potential will be required to provide a negative pregnancy test.
- Ability to understand and teach back consent for the procedure.
- Willingness to sign consent for procedure.
- English speaking.
You may not qualify if…
- Emergent surgery status.
- Local infection
- Allergy to local anesthetics.
- Recreational drug use.
- Inability to provide informed consent.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- History of Guillain-Barre' Syndrome.
- Underlying medical conditions that would post a significant risk to the patient.
- Opioid use >90 days in the year leading up to surgery.
Where it is running
- University of Tennessee Medical Center — Knoxville, Tennessee, United States (enrolling)
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