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New pain block may cut opioid use after major surgery

NCT ID NCT07479069

Symptom relief Sponsor: Fatima Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can lower the need for strong painkillers after open abdominal surgery. About 46 adults having abdominal surgery under general anesthesia will receive the block or standard care. The goal is to see if fewer patients need rescue opioids when their pain score is high.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

46 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) stage I-II. * Scheduled for abdominal surgery due to any indication. Exclusion Criteria: * History of Diabetes * History of neuropathic diseases * History of gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer, or inflammatory bowel disease * History of long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory * History of chronic opioid analgesic use * History of severe hepatic or renal failure

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative

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Open abdominal surgery Postoperative pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Anesthesia, Fatima Memorial Hospital

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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