Which nerve block lasts longer for hernia pain? study seeks answer

NCT ID NCT07200076

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two types of quadratus lumborum nerve blocks (QL-2 and QL-3) for pain relief after inguinal hernia repair. Sixty-four adults received one of the two blocks using the numbing medicine ropivacaine. The goal was to see which block provides longer pain relief after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ropivacaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best nerve block technique for longer pain relief after hernia surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between the two block types may be small or not meaningful in practice.

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INGUINAL HERNIA UNILATERAL

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Locations

Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur

Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan

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