Mapping pain relief: nerve blocks studied in liver donors

NCT ID NCT07252063

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 30 living liver donors to see how well nerve blocks (interfascial plane blocks) control pain after surgery. Researchers mapped where the blocks worked on the skin and checked pain levels and painkiller use in the first 24 hours. The goal is to better understand these blocks to improve pain management for future donors.

What this could mean

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Active substance: interfascial plane block
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose better nerve blocks to reduce pain after liver donation surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that only measures pain patterns, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN

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Locations

Bahcesehir Unişversity Medicalpark Goztepe hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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