Nerve block vs standard pain relief for kidney stone surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after kidney stone removal surgery. Some patients will receive a numbing injection near the back (a nerve block), while others will receive standard pain medication. The goal is to see which method works better and helps you recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 60 years old
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA 1 or ASA 2)
- You are having a procedure to remove kidney stones called PCNL
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not severely overweight (morbid obesity)
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, serious nerve or psychiatric conditions, or an active infection at the injection site
Quick eligibility check
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