New nerve block could ease pain for kids after tummy surgery

NCT ID NCT07540689

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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.

What this could mean

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POST-OPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kasralainy Hospital
RECRUITING

Cairo, Elmanial, 11562, Egypt

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