Which painkiller works best in spinal anesthesia? small trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07294352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two painkillers, nalbuphine and tramadol, added to standard spinal anesthesia for people having leg surgery. Forty adults will receive one of the two drugs, and researchers will measure how long pain relief lasts and how quickly the anesthesia takes effect. The goal is to see which option provides better pain control with fewer side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nalbuphine and tramadol (painkillers)
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works better, it could improve pain control and reduce side effects for people having leg surgery under spinal anesthesia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither drug may prove clearly better.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Combined Military Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Pakistan
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