New pain cocktail could help kids recover faster after appendix removal

NCT ID NCT07088900

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether adding dexmedetomidine to the standard numbing drug bupivacaine in a caudal block (a type of pain shot near the tailbone) can give children longer pain relief after open appendix surgery. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to get either the combo or bupivacaine alone. The main goal is to see how long it takes before they need extra pain medicine.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide longer-lasting pain relief and a smoother recovery for children after appendix surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate from the added medication.

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APPENDECTOMY PEDIATRIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ain Shams university hospitals
RECRUITING

Cairo, Egypt

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