New nerve block could ease pain for kids after tummy surgery
NCT ID NCT07540689
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether a special nerve block called M-TAPA can reduce pain after laparoscopic abdominal surgery in children. Sixty kids aged 1 to 7 will be randomly assigned to get either the M-TAPA block or standard local anesthetic at the surgical cuts. The main goal is to see if the M-TAPA group has lower pain scores 6 hours after surgery.
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Kasralainy Hospital
RECRUITINGCairo, Elmanial, 11562, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
nerve block (M-TAPA)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give children a more effective way to manage pain after laparoscopic surgery, reducing discomfort and the need for stronger painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all. The nerve block may not work better than the standard approach, and there is a small risk of side effects like bleeding or allergic reaction.
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