Which painkiller combo works best after hernia repair?
NCT ID NCT07194694
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine or ketamine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) improves pain control after inguinal hernia surgery. Sixty adults received one of three injections into the abdominal wall just before waking up. Researchers measured pain scores and blood pressure over the first 12 hours 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
- dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one additive works better, it could mean longer pain relief after hernia surgery with fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial (60 people). Results may not apply to everyone, and neither additive may prove clearly better than bupivacaine alone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt
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