Nerve block to reduce pain after kidney stone surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an “ESP block” (a targeted local anesthetic injection near nerves) works better than standard care to control pain after percutaneous kidney stone removal. If it helps with pain, it could reduce the need for stronger pain medicines after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old and having a planned (not emergency) percutaneous kidney stone procedure.
- Your procedure must be scheduled Monday–Friday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
- You must be able to understand the study and repeat back consent instructions.
- You must be able to sign consent and speak English.
- If you can become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test.
- You must not have a local infection or a local anesthetic allergy.
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