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The Effect of Superficial Cervical Block Application on Postoperative Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy Surgery

NCT06755736 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-09-11

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of superficial cervical block on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy surgery. Postoperative pain significantly impacts recovery and patient comfort in this type of surgery, where symptoms such as swallowing difficulties, occipito-cervical pain, and positional discomfort are common. While opioids are effective for pain control, their side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory depression, may lead to complications, especially in cervical surgeries with potential airway risks.

Superficial cervical block is a simple and safe regional anesthesia technique proven effective in managing pain after thyroid and carotid surgeries. However, its potential benefits in anterior cervical discectomy surgeries have not been extensively studied.

Our hypothesis is that superficial cervical block can reduce postoperative opioid use and provide effective pain management for these patients. Additionally, investigators aim to compare opioid-related side effects and postoperative pain scores between groups with and without the block.

Conditions

  • Superficial Cervical Block
  • Postoperative Pain

Interventions

DRUG

superficial cervical plexus block

In anterior cervical discectomy surgeries, superficial cervical block will be used for analgesia.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medipol University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Burak Ömür · Medipol University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-06
Primary Completion
2025-08-01
Completion
2025-09-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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