Comparison of TLIP Block and QIP Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Lumbar Spine Surgery

Sponsor
Vezirköprü State Hospital
Study ID
NCT07750418
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Conditions

  • Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Postoperative Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane (TLIP) Block of bupivacaine — PROCEDURE
    Ultrasound-guided injection of 20 mL bilaterally (40 mL total) of 0.25% bupivacaine into the fascial plane between the multifidus and longissimus muscles at the relevant lumbar level, performed at the end of surgery before emergence from anesthesia, as part of routine postoperative analgesia.
  • Quadratus Lumborum-Iliac Plane (QIP) Block — PROCEDURE
    Ultrasound-guided injection of 20 mL bilaterally (40 mL total) of 0.25% bupivacaine into the interfascial plane between the erector spinae and quadratus lumborum muscles at the iliac crest level, performed at the end of surgery before emergence from anesthesia, as part of routine postoperative analgesia.

Study Details

This study compares two regional anesthesia techniques used for pain control after lumbar spine surgery: the classic thoracolumbar interfascial plane (TLIP) block and the quadratus lumborum-iliac plane (QIP) block. Patients between 18 and 65 years of age who undergo elective lumbar discectomy (up to two spinal levels) will be observed based on which block their treating anesthesiologist chooses to use as part of routine clinical practice. No randomization or additional intervention beyond standard care will be performed. Researchers will record the total amount of opioid pain medication used in the first 24 hours after surgery, the time until the first request for pain medication, pain scores at several time points after surgery (0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours), and any side effects (such as nausea, vomiting, or sedation) or complications related to the block. The aim is to compare the effectiveness and safety of these two techniques in reducing pain and opioid use after lumbar spine surgery.

Key Dates

First listed
Aug 6, 2026
Start date
Aug 15, 2026
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: TLIP Block
    Patients who receive a classic thoracolumbar interfascial plane (TLIP) block for postoperative analgesia after lumbar discectomy, as determined by the treating anesthesiologist's routine clinical practice. The block is performed under ultrasound guidance in the fascial plane between the multifidus and longissimus muscles, using bilateral injections of 20 mL (40 mL total) of 0.25% bupivacaine
  • Arm: QIP Block
    Patients who receive a quadratus lumborum-iliac plane (QIP) block for postoperative analgesia after lumbar discectomy, as determined by the treating anesthesiologist's routine clinical practice. The block is performed under ultrasound guidance in the interfascial plane between the erector spinae and quadratus lumborum muscles at the iliac crest level, using bilateral injections of 20 mL (40 mL total) of 0.25% bupivacaine.

Primary Outcome Measure

Total Opioid Consumption in the First 24 Postoperative Hours [ Time Frame: 0 to 24 hours after surgery ]

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