Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Control in Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Surgery
Estimation of Intraoperative Anaesthetic Drug Requirement in General Anaesthesia With or Without Erector Spinae Plane Block in Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Surgery
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Brief Summary
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block as an adjunct to general anesthesia for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery. The study will compare two groups: one receiving general anesthesia with ESP block (intervention group) and the other receiving general anesthesia alone (control group). The primary objective is to assess postoperative pain relief, opioid consumption, and hemodynamic stability. Secondary outcomes include adverse events and recovery quality. This trial will provide valuable insights into the efficacy of ESP block in improving recovery outcomes and reducing opioid use in spine surgery patients.
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Started Jun 2024
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
November 30, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
November 30, 2024
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 31, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 7, 2026
CompletedApril 9, 2026
April 1, 2026
6 months
March 31, 2026
April 6, 2026
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Intraoperative Opioid Requirements (Fentanyl in micrograms)
The total amount of opioid (fentanyl in microgram) administered during surgery. The goal is to evaluate the opioid consumption required to maintain adequate analgesia during the procedure.
Throughout the duration of surgery.
Intraoperative Inhalational Anaesthetic (Isoflurane in ml/hour) Agent Requirements
Description: The total consumption of inhalational anesthetic agents (Isoflurane in ml/hour) during the surgical procedure. This measure will help assess the inhalational anaesthetic requirement between groups.
Throughout the duration of surgery
Intraoperative Muscle Relaxant (vecuronium in mg) Requirements
The total dose of muscle relaxant (vecuronium, in mg) is administered to maintain muscle relaxation during surgery. This will be compared between the two groups.
Throughout the duration of surgery
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Intraoperative heart rate (HR)
Recorded at 15-minute intervals during the surgery
Intraoperative Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Recorded at 15-minute intervals during the surgery
Intraoperative diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Recorded at 15-minute intervals during the surgery
Intraoperative Mean Arterial Pressure (mmHg)
Recorded at 15-minute intervals during the surgery
Study Arms (2)
Control Group: General Anesthesia Without Erector Spinae Plane Block
ACTIVE COMPARATORControl Group: General Anesthesia Without Erector Spinae Plane Block In this group, patients will receive standard general anesthesia without the addition of an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block. This arm will serve as the comparison group to assess the impact of the ESP block on postoperative pain and recovery outcomes.
Intervention Group: General Anesthesia With Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block
EXPERIMENTALIntervention Group: General Anaesthesia With Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block In this group, patients will receive general anaesthesia in combination with an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block. The aim is to evaluate whether adding the ESP block improves postoperative pain control, reduces opioid consumption, and enhances hemodynamic stability during and after lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery.
Interventions
Intervention Type: Drug - General Anesthesia Description: Patients will receive general anesthesia using standard anesthetic agents (e.g., propofol, fentanyl, and isoflurane) without the addition of a regional block. No erector spinae plane (ESP) block will be performed.
Description: Patients will receive general anesthesia in combination with an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block. The ESP block will be performed at the L3-L5 vertebral level using a 22-gauge needle, with 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine and 5 mg dexamethasone administered bilaterally under sterile conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Patient undergoing lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery.
- Elective procedures.
- Age between 18 to 64 years.
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1 and 2.
You may not qualify if:
- Patient refusal.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) \>35 kg/m2
- Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders.
- Allergy to any of the study drugs.
- Substance abuse or dependence or previous history of opioid addiction.
- Patients with central nervous system disease, severe cardiovascular system disease, hepatic disease or renal disease.
- Local infection or inflammation at the site of block placement.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Bangladesh Medical University
Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
AKM Akhtaruzzaman, MD
Bangladesh Medical University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 31, 2026
First Posted
April 7, 2026
Study Start
June 1, 2024
Primary Completion
November 30, 2024
Study Completion
November 30, 2024
Last Updated
April 9, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
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