Does extra numbing improve hernia surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT06155253

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether numbing nerves at two spots (bi-level) instead of one (single-level) reduces pain and improves recovery after open inguinal hernia repair. 90 adults received one of the two numbing injections before surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and recovery quality afterward to see if the two-level approach was better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

local anaesthetic mixture (lidocaine with adrenaline, bupivacaine)

What this could lead to

If bi-level block works better, it could improve pain control and recovery after hernia surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of bi-level over single-level block may be small or absent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Inguinal

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tin Shui Wai Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong