U.S., Feb. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07429708) titled 'Dexamethasone as ESPB Adjuvant in Lumbar Laminectomy' on Feb. 16.
Brief Summary: Laminectomy is a routine procedure for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, offering significant benefits such as reduced low back pain, alleviation of radiculopathy, and improved motor strength 1 23. Despite these advantages, postoperative pain remains a challenge for anesthesiologists. According to Davin et al., approximately 80% of patients undergoing lumbar laminectomy experience postoperative discomfort, with 20% developing persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP). The application of erector spinae plane (ESP) block in lumbar laminectomy surgery signif...