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Postoperative Outcomes of Regional Blocks in Cervical Disc Surgery

Postoperative Outcomes of Regional Blocks Performed in Cervical Disc Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07694180
Enrollment
66
Registered
2026-07-09
Start date
2026-06-22
Completion date
2027-01-02
Last updated
2026-07-09

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Conditions

Acute Pain, Servical Disc Herniation

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy of the Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIP block) in patients undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery and to compare the outcomes with those of patients who do not receive regional anesthesia.

Detailed description

Cervical disc disorders may lead to various signs and symptoms, including neck pain, radicular pain in the upper extremities, sensory disturbances, motor weakness, and functional impairment. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a widely accepted surgical procedure for the treatment of cervical disc herniation and other degenerative cervical spine disorders. However, postoperative pain remains a significant concern and may adversely affect recovery and patient comfort. A multimodal analgesic approach is commonly preferred for postoperative pain management following cervical spine surgery. The incorporation of regional anesthesia techniques may reduce opioid consumption and opioid-related adverse effects while facilitating earlier mobilization, shorter hospital stay, and improved patient satisfaction. In patients undergoing ACDF surgery, the Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIPB) has emerged as a promising regional anesthesia technique for postoperative pain control. This study aims to evaluate the postoperative analgesic efficacy of SPSIPB and compare postoperative outcomes between patients receiving SPSIPB and those managed without regional anesthesia.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Samsun University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients aged between 18 and 70 years. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III. * Patients scheduled for elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery under general anesthesia. * Patients who provide written informed consent and agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with a history of bleeding diathesis or those receiving anticoagulant therapy. * Patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or opioid medications. * Patients with infection at the planned block site. * Patients with a history of previous cervical spine surgery. * Patients with a history of gabapentinoid or corticosteroid use within the last 3 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Opioid consumption24 hours
1. Opioid consumption24 hoursIn the postoperative period, patients will be given opioids according to their pain density with a patient-controlled device, and the daily Morphine consumption in Patient Controlled Analgesia device will be collected and compared between groups.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
2. Perioperative pain intensity24 hoursChanges in the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) will be recorded at rest and during movement. The participant's baseline NRS will be recorded, followed by measurements before and after neuraxial positioning and up to 24 hours post-surgery. The NRS is a unidimensional measure of pain intensity in adults. It is a segmented numerical version of the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) where the participant selects a whole number (0-10) that best represents the intensity of their pain. The 11-point numerical scale ranges from '0' representing one end of the pain spectrum (e.g. 'no pain') to '10' representing the other end (e.g. 'worst imaginable pain').
Quality of recovery 15 scale24 hours after surgeryPostoperative Quality of Recovery 15 in Turkish scale. The QoR-15 (Quality of Recovery-15) questionnaire is a simple and practical tool used to assess postoperative recovery. It consists of 15 items, each scored on a numeric scale from 0 to 10, resulting in a total score ranging from 0 to 150. Based on the total score, postoperative recovery is categorized as follows: 136-150: Excellent recovery 122-135: Good recovery 90-121: Moderate recovery 0-89: Poor recovery
Postoperative nausea and vomiting24 hoursPostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV): During follow-up, patients who experience nausea or vomiting will be evaluated using a verbal descriptive PONV scale (0=None, 1=Mild nausea, 2=Moderate nausea, 3=Single episode of vomiting, 4=More than one episode of vomiting).

Contacts

CONTACTHALE KEFELİ ÇELİK
ck_hale@hotmail.com5057242409
CONTACTBetül Çiftçi Kurt
betulciftcikurt@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 10, 2026